Nasturtium 'Alaska Mix' (Tropaeolum majus)
30 seeds $3.00
Nasturtium 'Alaska Mix' is a great choice for season-long interest. The beautiful, variegated leaves are reason enough to grow it. Each leaf displays a different pattern of cream on green. The colorful flowers are icing on the cake. They bloom in shades of red, orange, salmon, cream and gold.
Alaska nasturtiums are wonderful container plants. The variegated leaves tend to burn in hot weather, so give them afternoon shade.
Nasturtiums attract hummingbirds , butterflies and beneficial insects . The flowers, leaves and seeds are edible. Deer resistant.
height 12" spacing 10"
Sowing Alaska Nasturtium Seeds
Sow nasturtium seeds outdoors two weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1" deep and 10" apart. Full sun. Afternoon shade in hot climates.