Tropaeolum nanum (Tom Thumb Type) 'Alaska Mixed'

  • Product number: 558400.1
  • Origin: South America
  • Latin: Tropaeolum nanum (Tom Thumb type)

The special feature of this cultivar is its cheerful green-and-white speckled foliage, above which yellow, orange, and red cup-shaped flowers appear. Compact growth. 25-30 cm high.

Denominations:
Latin: Tropaeolum nanum (Tom Thumb type)
Dutch: Oost-Indische Kers
English: Nasturtium

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Sowing method: Sow in pots (preferably without transplanting) from late March, or directly in the ground from late April when it's warm enough. Soak seeds overnight. The leaves and flowers are edible.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • March
  • April

Harvesting time:

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Yellow, orange, and red calyces
  • Origin: South America
  • Average growth height: Up to 30 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Tropaeolum nanum (Tom Thumb type)
  • Dutch: Nasturtium
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
  • English: Nasturtium
  • All year round

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