Nasturtium 'Black Velvet'

The flat-faced flowers of Black Velvet Nasturtium face upwards, and are held above the pale green foliage. The flowers themselves are such a rich, dark shade of mahogany, they appear almost black from any distance. This compact Nasturtium is perfect for container growing, and it blooms continuously throughout the summer. The edible flowers look sensational as garnishes, and bring a peppery kick to salad mixes.

DETAILS:

QTY: 50

TYPE: Annual

SITE: Sun/Part Shade

DEPTH: 1/8"

GERMINATION: 7 - 14 days at 16 - 18°C

HEIGHT: 16" - 20” Varies. Trellising is useful for climbing/trailing varieties as they will need support to climb.

MATURITY: 55 - 65 Days

SPACING: 8 - 12". Thin to 3-5 plants in hanging baskets or 10" containers.


HOW TO GROW:
Direct seed (recommended) - Sow 1/2-1" deep. Transplant - Sow 3-4 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds as darkness is required for germination.