Nasturtium Ladybird

1 packet (30 seeds) @ $2.95

Catalog Code: 4610

Nasturtium Ladybird

Hardy Annual

Flowers: Summer to Autumn
Position: Full sun
Height: 8 inches
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
Ideal for: Border, Containers

Description

Dwarf, bushy plants become clothed in beautiful golden-yellow flowers each enhanced by five, eye-catching, bright red spots. Easy and quick to grow, making it ideal for adding colour to the front of sunny borders in patio containers.

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	March to May
Sowing depth:	Sow 20mm (¾in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.

For earlier flowering sow seed 1cm (½in) deep, 3 seeds per 7.5cm (3in) pot, in free-draining, damp, seed compost. Place at 20-29C (68-86F) until after germination. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after risk of frost. Before planting into containers, ensure plants are well rooted in their pots.

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.