Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium is a vibrant heirloom flower variety prized for its brilliant jewel-toned blooms, compact growth habit, and easy garden performance. These cheerful flowers produce stunning shades of red, orange, and yellow that brighten garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets throughout the growing season.
Unlike larger trailing nasturtiums, Dwarf Jewel Nasturtiums remain compact and bushy, typically reaching around 12 inches tall. Their rounded green leaves and colorful blossoms create a dense mound of vibrant color that works beautifully in smaller spaces and decorative plantings.
The flowers and leaves are edible with a mild peppery flavor that adds color and zest to salads, garnishes, and fresh dishes. Nasturtiums are also valued as companion plants because they attract pollinators while helping repel certain garden pests such as aphids and whiteflies.
This hardy easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with minimal maintenance. Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium is an excellent choice for flower gardens, pollinator gardens, containers, homesteads, and beginner gardeners.
Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium Seed Details
- Quantity: 30 Seeds
- Plant Type: Annual Flower
- Botanical Name: Tropaeolum minus
- Flower Colors: Red, Orange, and Yellow
- Growth Habit: Compact Bushy Mounds
- Plant Height: Approximately 12 Inches
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-Drained Soil
- Drought Tolerant: Yes Once Established
- Edible Parts: Flowers and Leaves
- Ideal Uses: Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, Pollinator Gardens, Companion Planting, Salads, Garnishes
How to Grow
Choose a planting location that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Nasturtiums grow best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Prepare well-drained soil before planting. Nasturtiums thrive even in poorer soils and generally do not require heavy fertilization.
Plant seeds approximately 1/2 inch deep and space them 10 to 12 inches apart. Water thoroughly after planting to help encourage germination.
Water regularly during dry periods, especially while plants are becoming established. Once mature, nasturtiums tolerate drought conditions quite well.
Avoid over-fertilizing, as excessive nutrients may produce lush foliage with fewer blooms. Compost or light balanced fertilization is usually sufficient.
Monitor plants occasionally for aphids or other pests. If necessary, spray affected areas with a mild mixture of water and dish soap.
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