FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-ALASKA MIX
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Tropaeolum majus
FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-ALASKA MIX is favored for its highly ornamental leaves, which are an unusual marbled green and white in color. The leaves in themselves produce a very attractive plant - add to this the vivid multicolored blooms and an unforgettable sight is produced. Seldom over 20 cm with a neat compact semi-trailing habit, is it one of the most foolproof & versatile of all summer flowering annuals. Unlike some nasturtiums, Alaska carries blooms above its foliage.
Sow outdoors where they are to flower and the ground is workable. Thin out young plants when the seedlings are large enough to handle. They flower most freely in full sun and poor dryish soils.
SKU: FLN-AM
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| Plant Height | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun, part shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Soil Type | Well Drained,Fertile Soil with organic matter |
| Soil pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature | 15 - 20°C (59 - 68°F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds overnight in warm water to soften the hard seed coat |
| Sowing Depth | 1 - 2mm (⅛") |
| Plant Spacing | 20 - 30cm (¾" - 1⅛") |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Watering | Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 70 |
| Good Companion Plants | Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Radishes, Lettuce, Beans |
| Bad Companion Plants | Brassicas, Carrots, Parsnips, Sunflowers |
| Pests | Aphids, caterpillars |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Grey mould, Root rot, Aphids, |
| Not shipped to Tasmania | true |
| Seeds per pack | 20 |
| Min temperature (C) | 15 |
| Max temperature (C) | 25 |
FLOWER-NASTURTIUM-ALASKA MIX
$3.50
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