McKenzie Nasturtium Empress of India Seeds

Nasturtium Empress of India produces vibrant red-orange blossoms with deep green, rounded foliage on vigorous trailing plants that thrive in beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets. Edible flowers and leaves add a peppery zip to salads and garnishes while attracting pollinators throughout the season.

Why you’ll love it:

• Bright red-orange blossoms add bold summer and fall colour
• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery, tangy flavour
• Great for containers, hanging baskets, and mixed plantings
• Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Plant Type: Annual flowering edible
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Average; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Bloom: ~60–70 days
• Height: ~30–60 cm (12–24 in) trailing/climbing

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: ~25–30 seeds
• Special Characteristics: Edible flowers and leaves; pollinator friendly

Suggested Uses:
Direct sow outdoors once all danger of frost has passed in warm soil, or start indoors a few weeks earlier for an earlier display. Provide support if desired for climbing varieties and enjoy edible blooms in salads, garnishes, or mixed plantings. Excellent in containers, beds, and cascading over walls or hanging baskets.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.