Nasturtium Cup of Sun 8211 Renee8217s Garden

Tropaeolum majus Mounding Nasturtiums Cup of Sun grows easily and quickly so plants are soon covered with cheerful flowers in the sunshine colors of bright lemon-yellow, gold touched with toasty orange and a pastel yellow that fades to soft cream. Masses of these perky blossoms shine above the foliage, providing long-lasting garden cheer, while the waterlily-shaped leaves drape gracefully to soften garden edges. Plant these sunny flowers to light up your garden beds, borders or patio containers all season. Seed Count: Approx. 30 – 35 / Weight: 4 g Cold Winters Mild Winters Sun/Shade Space Seeds Days to Germinate Mature Height April – June Mar. – July Full sun orpartial shade 3 – 4 in. apart1 in. deep 10 – 12 days 10 in. ANNUAL Spring/Summer/Fall bloom Frost tender EASY TOSTARTOUTDOORS Sow seeds in spring once all danger of frost is over in full sun (or part shade in hot climates). Nasturtiums need no added fertilizer in most soils. Poke seeds into well-worked soil about 1 inch deep and 3 to 4 inches apart. Press soil firmly over the seeds and keep moist. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to 10 inches apart as mounding plants need ample room to grow. TOSTARTEARLYINDOORS Sow 2 seeds each in individual 4-inch pots of well-drained seed starting mix 3 weeks before last expected frost date. Cover 1 inch deep. Provide a strong light source. When seedlings have several sets of leaves, pinch out the weaker seedling, leaving 1 per pot. When weather is evenly in the 50F (10C) range, gradually acclimate to outdoor conditions. Transplant seedlings into the garden 10 inches apart in full sun. GROWINGNOTES These mounding nasturtiums are reliable and easy to tuck into any well-drained spot. They are a perfect disguise to cover fading bulb foliage in late spring. Their softly draping leaves and sunny flowers will quickly fill garden beds or containers. In mild winter climates, sow seeds again by mid-June for late summer blooms. Leaves and flowers are tasty additions to salads and sandwiches.