More about the plant below:
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum)
category : climbers, annuals
position : sun, partial shade
height : up to 1 m
frost resistance : -
reaction soil : neutral, slightly acidic, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : moderately fertile, well-drained
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : yellow, red, orange, cream
shape : creeping, creeping, erect
period flowering : June-September
seeding : spring
reproduction:seed
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : balconies, edible plant, terraces, flower beds
pace of growth : fast
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In its homeland, South America, nasturtium is a perennial plant, while in our latitudes only an annual.
Developmental features of nasturtium
The greater Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus takes the form of a climbing plant or a ground cover plant. Round leaves 4-8 cm in diameter develop on thick stems up to about 4 m long. From June to October, funnel-shaped flowers with a spur shine above them.Climbing varieties most often have yellow, orange or red flowers.
There are also low climbers, weak climbing or without this feature.Their flowers are white, yellow, orange, apricot, pink or red, for example 'Cherry Rose Jewel '(cherry blossoms) or' Tip Top Apricot '(apricot blossoms). Compared to the greater nasturtium, the Canarian nasturtium Tropaeolum peregrinum has clearly slender flowers, with slightly ragged edges, a lemon-yellow color and a delicate fragrance.
Its leaves are also more delicate and lobed.Canarian Nasturtium climbs even more effectively and reaches a height of over 4 m.
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Nasturtium likes good sunlight, it blooms less in the shade. It can grow in any permeable soil.With a lot of nitrogen, the plant produces more leaves than flowers.
Nasturtium - care
We have been growing Canarian Nasturtium since April, we sow the larger one in May directly into the ground, in piles of three seeds.Water the plants regularly, which also prevents aphid attacks.
Nasturtium - application
Nasturtium is a ground cover or climber on trellises and fences.
Tip
The flowers and young leaves of nasturtium are edible.They can be used to decorate food and then eat it.The leaves have a peppery flavor.
