Flowers
Tropaeolum 'Ladybird Rose' (Nasturtium)
Nasturtium
Dusky-pink flowers with deep rose ladybird spots in the centre, contrasting with dark green foliage. The leaves and flowers of this annual are edible with a peppery flavour. The flowers look beautiful added to salads. Nasturtiums make useful companion plants, as they loved by pollinators, and will help attract white fly away from crops such as melons, cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Plant type
- Half-Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 40cm
- Spread
- 20cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow inside from March to April or sow direct where it is to grow from May to July. Sow 2 cm deep and rows 20 cm apart. For sowings inside pot up when large enough to handle and transplant into individual pots. Harden off in cold frame before planting out 20-30 cm apart.
Aftercare
Add a few plants in the vegetable plot to attract beneficial insects.
Ref. SEN004