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Nasturtium 'Jewel of Africa' (Seeds)

Tropaeolum majus | Indian Cress

Half-hardy Annual

£0.89

80% (1 Review)

Brightly coloured blooms

Variegated foliage

Some parts of this variety are edible - Don't forget to check out our Edible Flowers Guide

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This mixture of brightly coloured blooms upon a mass of variegated foliage makes for an attractive display in borders, or allow to cascade from windowboxes and baskets. Height: 240cm (94"). Spread: 150cm (59").

Culinary information: The peppery flavour of the leaves and colourful flowers will enrich salads and the unripe seeds can used like capers – delicious combined with cream cheese or butter in canapés. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Plant Size Height Up to 240cm (95in)
Spread Up to 150cm (59in)

Hardiness & Longevity Half-hardy Annual

Position In full sun

Sowing Months Flowering Months

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1 Packet (20 Seeds) (53979)

Sow outdoors March/May where they are to flower. Prepare the ground by raking to a fine tilth before sowing.
Sow 20mm (3/4in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
Thin out young plants to 23cm (9in) apart.
For earlier flowering Sow seed in 7.5cm (3in) pots of freedraining compost. Keep at 15-20°C (59-68F) until after germination. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions, and ensure plants are well rooted in their pots, before planting out after risk of frost.

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