Monday, October 22, 2012

Nasturtium majus Jewel of Africa

RM3.00, 5 seeds

Seeds origin: UK

Half-hardy Annual
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
Ideal for: Children, basket, windowboxes
Height: 12 inches
Spread: 18 inches

Available in a balanced mixture of yellows, reds, creams and peach/pinks with foliage which is attractively marbled and striped with cream, against a light green background. They make fantastic, dramatic container and basket plants or simply use them for effective ground cover. They also look good trailing and climbing over conifers, hedges and short walls. 
Please note: Occasionally some plants produce pure green foliage, many but not all will develop variegation at a later stage. 

Sowing instructions:
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 20mm (¾in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Place at 20-29C (68-86F) until after germination. 

Growing instructions:
Thin out young plants to 30-45cm (12-18in) apart when the seedlings are large enough to handle. 

Aftercare:
Water regularly until plants are fully established. Growing nasturtiums is easy and once established, they require little attention.

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