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Tropaeolum majus 'Double Glorious Gleam'

Tropaeolum majus 'Double Glorious Gleam'

Tropaeolum majus 'Double Glorious Gleam'

Product number: 558600
Origin: South America
Latin: Tropaeolum majus

The "Gleam" series produces double and semi-double flowers with spurs. The vigorous plants are semi-trailing, meaning the trails reach a length of approximately 1.5 m… also ideal for window boxes and hanging baskets. This cheerful mixture contains all common shades.

Names:
Latin: Tropaeolum majus
Dutch: Oost-Indische-Kers (Semi-trailing)
Also known as: Oost-Indische kers
English: Nasturtium

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

Sowing/planting time:

March
April

Harvesting time:

June
July
August
September

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Double and semi-double flowers in all common shades of yellow, orange and red
Origin: South America
Average growth height: More than 120 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: Various insects
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy