Johnsons Nasturtium Alaska Tip Top Red Seeds

Description

Johnsons Nasturtium Alaska Tip Top Red Seeds, Easy to grow, bold flowers above marbled foliage. Do not feed as this encourages excess foliage.

For outdoor sowingWhen April to In a prepared seed bed in flowering Sow 2 seeds together, with 20cm between pairs. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of fine soil and keep Thin to one strong seedling per June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong indoor sowingWhen February to In trays of seed Sow thinly, cover with 1.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 When large enough transplant singly to small pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 20cm apart in flowering position. Keep moist and weed June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.

Bold, fire engine red flowers bloom above the foliage which is intricately marked with cream. A show stopper that thrives even on the poorest soils.

Sow time: Feb-Jun
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Oct