Empress of India Nasturtium seeds
The Empress of India separates itself with its deep intense burgundy hue. The leaves are an intense dark greenish blue that only assists in boosting the dramatic reds held by the 2.5-inch blooms. This old Victorian heirloom was grown for its beauty, edible qualities, and garden benefits. Like all nasturtiums, this variety is edible. The leaves and the blooms can be consumed. They have a high vitamin C content and taste very similar to radishes. The blooms and leaves are ideal for salads, garnishes, and on sandwiches.
This variety trails slightly, making it a great candidate for hanging baskets or as a ground cover. These are also stunning in window boxes (which is where we grow ours). In the garden, this help lures away leaf miners while deterring cabbage worms and white flies.
Seed count: 20
Botanic name:
Tropaeolum nanum
Plant spacing:
10-12 inches between plants
Color:
Red blooms
Sowing depth:
1/2 inch - 1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full
Utilization:
Hanging baskets, container planting, blooms and leaves can be used in salads and on sandwhiches. These are also a good deterent for leaf miners and other pests.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
55-60 days
Life cycle:a
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Indian cress, flame flower
Vine Habit:
