Nasturtium Phoenix

Nasturtium Phoenix has unique blooms that are a mix of reds, oranges, golds and interesting pastels in the apricot and salmon range with some bicolors thrown in. Each petal is cut and scalloped with 3 or 4 points, resulting in an all around more dramatic nasturtium that will attract human admirers as well as bees. Habit is between dwarf and vining, at about 12" with a 14" spread. Spicy edible leaves and blossoms as with any nasturtium.

Phoenix also boasts a versatile habit. Some nasturtiums are vining, others bushy, but Phoenix is both! You can let its stems trail from hanging baskets and flowerpots, or you can grow it "upright" in beds and containers, where it will mound instead of spreading. The choice is yours! Generally about 12 inches high and 14 inches wide, it will adjust a bit to fit the habit you choose for it—lower and more trailing in baskets, higher and more compact in beds.

SOWING: Nasturtium is easy to grow from seed. Nick or soak the seeds before sowing. Then direct-sow into the garden or the final container in which they will grow, or start them indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last anticipated spring frost in your area. Expect germination to take a week or so. The plants need full sun for best flowering; they will grow in part shade, but the blooms will not be as numerous or large. Poor soil often works better than rich for promoting bloom strength.

Genus: Tropaeolum
Species: minus
Variet:y Phoenix
Bloom Start to End: Early Summer - Late Fall
Habit: Compact
Plant Height 12 in
Plant Width 14 in
Bloom Size 2 in
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Resistance: Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy, Sandy, Poor
Uses: Beds, Cuisine, Containers, Ground Cover, Baskets, Foliage Interest, Vines and Climbers
Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.

Multiple orders of a single item may be combined into 1 seed envelope unless otherwise instructed by buyer.We take great care to provide high-quality seeds, corms, and bulbs, all of which are tested for acceptable germination rates. However, because successful growth depends on various factors beyond our control—such as planting conditions, weather, and care—we cannot offer refunds for seeds, corms, or bulbs that do not germinate or sprout.

Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions about planting or care, we’re happy to help!