Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
(Tropaeolum majus)
25 seeds $3.00
photo by Jack Morthol
HomeNasturtium 'Empress of India' has the deepest coloring of any nasturtium. The scarlet-red flowers glow against the dark blue-green leaves. The compact plants are perfect for containers and hanging baskets.
The vivid red flowers of Nasturtium 'Empress of India' attract hummingbirds, butterflies and beneficial insects. They make a fine addition to the herb garden.
Don't fertilize or overwater nasturtiums, or you'll get lots of leaves and few flowers. Nasturtiums can tolerate drought and poor soil. They have a long bloom season, and they are easy to grow. Deer resistant.
height 12" spacing 10"
Sowing Nasturtium 'Empress of India' Seeds
Sow nasturtium seeds outdoors two weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1" deep and 10" apart. Full sun. Afternoon shade in hot climates.
