Seed no. 1260A
Tropaeolum peregrinum
Canary Creeper, Nasturtium
£2.45
In stock · approx. 70 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow under glass. Sow 6mm deep into seed compost. Propagate temp. 13-18°C. Germination takes 10-15 days. Thin when large enough to handle to 30cm spacing. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly where they are to flower into finely prepared moist soil, in drills 6mm deep.
Growing
May require a frame on which to climb. Water regularly until established. Once established requires little attention.
Cultivation
Cut back after flowering.
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
|---|---|
| Species | peregrinum |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Common name | Canary Creeper, Nasturtium |
| Seed number | 1260A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Height | 0.9m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Apr, May |
| Seeds per packet | 70 |
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