Seed no. 1259L
Tropaeolum minus, 'Tip Top Series', 'Tip Top Mahogany'
Dwarf Nasturtium
£2.75
In stock · approx. 42 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Direct sow Mar-May where they are to flower. Sow thinly 20mm deep into drills of finely prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Allow 30cm between rows. Cover the seed with soil and water. Seedlings appear in 10-12 days. Thin to 30cm spacing when large enough to handle.
Growing
Prefers poor soil, if soil is too rich foliage is produced at the expense of flowers. Water regularly until established. Once established requires little attention.
Cultivation
Cut back after flowering.
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
|---|---|
| Species | minus |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Common name | Dwarf Nasturtium |
| Seed number | 1259L |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Red/Maroon |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 0.2m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 42 |
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