Nasturtium ‘Vesuvio’ Flower Seeds (Tropaeolum)

Add bold color to your garden with Nasturtium ‘Vesuvio’ (Tropaeolum), a trailing annual producing fiery red-orange blooms. Perfect for hanging baskets, trellises, containers, and garden edges, this low-maintenance plant brings continuous summer color and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Ideal for gardeners seeking easy-to-grow, high-impact trailing flowers.

Features:
Fiery red-orange trailing blooms for visual impact. Ideal for hanging baskets, trellises, containers, and borders. Long flowering season throughout summer. Compact trailing growth habit for cascading color. Attracts pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. Easy-to-grow annual for sunny areas.

Specifications:
Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus ‘Vesuvio’
Common Name: Vesuvio Nasturtium
Plant Type: Annual
Flower Color: Fiery Red-Orange
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual elsewhere)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
Height/Spread: Trailing up to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm), spread up to 36 inches (90 cm)
Spacing: 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) apart

Planting Guide:
Sowing Time: Spring after last frost. Seed Depth: 1–2 cm, lightly covered with soil. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 18–22°C (64–72°F). Transplanting: Start indoors for early blooms or sow directly outdoors. Maintenance: Regular watering and light trimming encourage continuous flowering; support trailing vines on trellises if desired.