Empress of India Nasturtium Flower, 1890 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This classic Victorian nasturtium has dark blue-green foliage and brilliant crimson flowers on 12-14" plants. This variety has been grown in the United States since the 1890s, and today it is perfect for everyone’s favorite contemporary gardening method: containers. Beyond the garden, the edible flowers and leaves can add style and color to plates as a garnish—or as a peppery addition to salads and pastas. Hardy annual.

• Hardy annual plants grow 12-14 inches tall
• Bright crimson flowers and dark blue-green leaves
• Flower and leaves are edible
• Great for container growing
• 25 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors one week after last frost. Plants prefer average moist soil. Water during dry spells, but do not fertilize, as this will promote more foliage than flowers.

Sow 1/4" Deep

Germination 7-12 days

Thin 6-12" apart

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