nasturtium - Tropaeolum majus 'Ladybird Rose'
nasturtium
Offering an abundance of peachy pink flowers throughout the summer, each attractively daubed with shades of deeper maroon, this easy to grow annual is ideal for creating no-fuss groundcover in a sunny border. The flowers of Tropaeolum majus 'Ladybird Rose' are attractive to pollinators, and they can also be cut for the vase.
How to care for Tropaeolum majus Ladybird Rose:
Avoid overwatering or over-feeding (once per fortnight with a diluted liquid feed is ample) to avoid producing leaves at the expense of flowers. Requires minimal maintenance though a check for caterpillars and blackfly will help reduce incidence of defoliation. Dead-heading regularly will also encourage an even better display.
Sowing instructions:
Soak the seeds overnight and then sow an early crop under glass in good seed compost, covering lightly. Maintain the temperature between 13-16°C (55-61°F) and water when necessary. When large enough to handle, pot on or acclimatise slowly and plant outside after all risk of frost has passed. Alternatively sow directly outside in mid to late spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Soil:
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or ericaceous compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans: Skin allergen
approx 30 seeds
£3.39
available to order from autumn
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