Annuals – Nasturtium

Nasturium 

Botanical name: tropaeolum majus 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 5 ft in height and 3 ft in width 

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 7-11 

Flower color: orange, yellow, white, pink, red 

Foliage color: green/blue

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead and prune as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing 

Landscape use: popular in vegetable gardens and rock beds, borders, climbing annual, container plant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: low maintenance, long blooming periods, sweet scent

Watering instructions: allow the first 2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, early summer 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: marigold, lavender

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested 

Invasive species: not invasive