Spitfire’s brilliant, scarlet-red blossoms shine out amongst trailing lily pad shaped green foliage and their nectar is adored by hovering hummingbirds. Train them up short trellises or tripods for a cascade of bright blossoms or use the abundant, fiery-colored spurred flowers and their handsome leaves as a perfect way to disguise neglected areas, soften fences or walls, or tumble from big containers. Both flowers and leaves are edible with a flavor reminiscent of watercress with a pinch of honey.
Details
Botanical Name
Tropaeolum majus 'Spitfire'
Common Name
Spitfire Nasturtiums
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Scarlet
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Flower
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Green
- Scarlet
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring to Fall
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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