Nasturium – Tall Trailing Nasturitium Mix

Tall Trailing Nasturtium Mix – Vibrant Edible Blooms for Garden & Table

Add a pop of color and flavor to your garden! The Tall Trailing Nasturtium Mix brings cheerful, edible blooms in brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow. With a trailing growth habit, these versatile annuals are perfect for borders, window boxes, hanging baskets, or spilling over garden edges. Plus, both the flowers and leaves are edible—offering a peppery zing in salads or as colorful garnishes.

Whether you’re looking to brighten up your garden or bring something unique to the kitchen, nasturtiums are a must-have.

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Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Common Names: Tall Nasturtium, Trailing Nasturtium, Edible Nasturtium
• Family: Tropaeolaceae
• Native Range: South America
• Plant Type: Annual

✅ Note: Nasturtium officinale is watercress; for flowering nasturtiums, the correct botanical name is Tropaeolum majus.

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Ed’s Care Guide

• Care Level: Easy
• Light Preference: Full sun (can tolerate partial shade in hot climates)
• Water: Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Slightly drought-tolerant once established.
• Humidity: No specific preference
• Temperature: Thrives in warm weather; avoid frost
• Soil Type: Well-draining soil; too much fertility may reduce blooms
• Pruning: Trim to shape or control spread; harvest flowers and leaves regularly to encourage growth
• Feeding: Light feeding with a bloom-boosting fertilizer every 3–4 weeks
• Propagation: By seed—direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed
• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, trailing or climbing up to 6–10 feet
• Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets; flowers and leaves are edible