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Nasturtium Princess of India
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Nasturtium Princess of India
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer to autumn
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Height: 10 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Children, Containers
Description
A stunning dwarf selection of the ever popular Empress of India. Compact bushy plants have attractive small dark foliage and a mass of deep red flowers that sit neatly above the bronze foliage. Easy to grow, and will create a free-flowering summer display in borders or containers. Height 20-25cm (8-10in).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | Outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed or indoors in peat pots 2-4 weeks before last frost |
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| Sowing depth: | 20mm (¾in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
Sow where they are to flower in well cultivated soil in a sunny open site. Sow in rows 30cm (12in) apart and thin out to 23cm (9 in) between plants.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart.