This old heirloom variety has stunning crimson flowers that rise above cascading, deep green leaves for hanging baskets or planters. Empress of India nasturtium seeds produce flowers that make a striking contrast that never fails to attract attention. This variety matures to heights of 30cm (12"). Nasturtiums are fairly tough plants and quite drought tolerant, so they make a good candidate for xeriscaping. The edible flowers produced by this nasturtium are so intensely bright red that they look amazing in salads. Save some of the fresh seeds produced by your nasturtiums for pickling. They make excellent capers. Try planting some seeds as microgreens for their powerful, peppery kick.
Annual
Details
Botanical Name
Tropaeolum majus 'Empress of India'
Common Name
Empress of India Nasturtium
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
12 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Crimson
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Flower
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Red
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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