Nasturtium seeds varied climber

 

Common name: Nasturtium varied climbing.

Scientific name: Tropaeolum majus.

Family: Tropaeolaceae.

Type: Annual.

Origin: South America.

Description: Herbaceous creeping and climbing stems bearing. Fleshy leaves glaucous green. Simple flowers. Very fast and small growth that produces a beautiful effect in embroideries, solid and moldings, with a variety of colors: scarlet orange, and yellow.

Height of about 2/3 meter.

Flowering: All year.

Resistance: Sensitive aphid and caterpillars. In this case spray insecticide containing pyrethrins.

Planting time: Spring and autumn.

Method of sowing: Cover the seed with about 2 cm. ground. In Spring or Summer: Till field or container. If planting is late winter, use protected seed and then transplanted into individual pots to place the outside mid Spring. The separation framework of adult plants is about 40 cm.

Care: Suitable for mild climates.

Soil Type: Normal, rich and permeable.

Light: Full sun and partial shade.

Watering: Scarce.

Trivia: Ideal for balconies, walls, etc.