NASTURTIUM VELVET MOON

A beautifully dramatic variety that pairs deep, velvety near black blooms with soft, creamy flowers that seem to glow in contrast. The rounded green foliage creates a lush backdrop for the two tone display, and the flowers rise and spill with that classic, carefree Nasturtium habit. Whether trailing from baskets, weaving through borders, or filling a container, Nasturtium Velvet Moon brings a sense of movement and richness to any space.

As with all Nasturtiums, it’s wonderfully easy to grow, thriving even in poorer soils and rewarding you with a long season of blooms. The petals and leaves are edible, offering a peppery, gourmet accent to salads and garnishes. 10-12". HHA.

Versatile, bright, bold, and edible; Nasturtiums will creep through your borders, climb through your trellis, spill beautifully over walls, trail exotically from your hanging baskets, brighten up your vegetable garden and add a colourful twist to your salad!

Easy to grow, and fast enough for children to enjoy planting, the whole plant is edible. The youngest leaves taste rather like watercress, the older leaves have a peppery heat and the flowers are deliciously sweet and spicy. Avoid overfeeding or overwatering Nasturtiums though, as this will result in more foliage than flowers.

Sow Nasturtium seeds indoors, in 6 inch pots allowing 5 or 6 seeds per pot, from February to March, or sow outdoors, directly where they will grow, from March or April through to late June or early July. Germination normally occurs within 14 to 21 days at 70 – 75F
Pot grown Nasturtiums should be planted out early in May, allowing 18 inches between plants.

An occasional dousing in soapy water will help to deter blackfly.

Great companions - Nasturtiums make a good trap crop for aphids, deter whiteflies, and attract beneficial insects. Ideal for growing alongside brassicas, cucumbers, melons, radishes, and tomatoes.