Nasturtium Night And Day
Best compact edible flower for container gardeners and culinary enthusiasts.
Add striking color to your garden with Nasturtium Night And Day. This annual flower boasts unique bicolored blooms, featuring pale ivory-yellow petals dramatically contrasted with bold mahogany markings. Growing on compact 12-inch plants, it's ideal for containers and borders. The lightly spicy, edible flowers also serve as a beautiful garnish. Enjoy a continuous display of vibrant color from mid-summer until the first frost by providing consistent moisture and deadheading spent blooms. Easy to grow from direct sowing, it's a reliable choice for adding zest and beauty to any space.
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Botanical Name
Tropaeolum majus
/ Tropaeolum majus
Who it's for
- Beginner gardeners wanting low-maintenance, vigorous plants
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast visual interest for borders and containers
- Home cooks looking for edible, gourmet garden additions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions with intense, prolonged summer heat
- Gardeners unwilling to monitor or manage frequent aphid infestations
- Small-space gardeners concerned about plants overtaking neighboring vegetation
Performance breakdown
Germination ease
Direct sowing is straightforward and highly reliable for novice gardeners.
Container adaptability
Compact twelve-inch growth habit fits perfectly in pots and window boxes.
Bloom longevity
Consistent deadheading ensures a vibrant display from mid-summer until frost.
Culinary versatility
Spicy, edible petals provide a sophisticated garnish for seasonal dishes.
Visual impact
High-contrast mahogany and ivory blooms create a striking garden focal point.
Maintenance requirements
Requires regular moisture and deadheading to maintain peak aesthetic performance.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Tropaeolum majus
Plant Height
12 inches
Life Cycle
Annual
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Water Needs
Moderate
Flower Color
Yellow, Mixed
Plant Type
Flower
Container Friendly
True
Features
- Striking bicolored flowers
- Prolific blooming until frost
- Easy direct sowing
- Container-friendly variety
- Edible, spicy garnish
- Compact plant size
- Continuous seasonal color
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and ease of use of the Nasturtium Night And Day seeds. Reviewers frequently highlight the impressive germination rates, noting that nearly every seed successfully sprouted, leading to vigorous, healthy plants. The striking color contrast of the blooms, featuring creamy white and deep crimson, exceeded expectations, providing significant visual impact in gardens and containers. This variety is considered highly reliable, making it a favorite for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking dependable performance and beautiful results.
Know before you buy
Yes, the flowers are edible and offer a lightly spicy, peppery flavor. They make a beautiful, functional garnish for salads or desserts.
Absolutely. These are a compact variety that only reaches about 12 inches in height, making them an excellent choice for containers, window boxes, or garden borders.
For the best results, plant them in a spot that receives full sun, which is about 6 to 8 hours of direct light daily.
These are very easy to grow from direct sowing. Simply plant the seeds directly into your garden soil or containers once the danger of frost has passed in the spring.
You can expect a continuous display of blooms from mid-summer until the first frost of the season. To encourage this, keep the soil consistently moist and regularly deadhead any spent flowers.
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