Tropaeolum major 'Black Velvet'
Nasturtium
SKU: troblacSold as seed
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A unique and richly cloured variety which over the summer bears a succession of velvet-red flowers nestled just on top of the rounded waterlily type leaves. Do not over feed as this will result in more foliage and less flowers.
25cm high x 40cm wide.
(troblac)
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Genus species |
Tropaeolum major |
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Variety |
Black velvet |
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Type |
annual |
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Common Name |
Nasturtium |
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Border Position |
front, wall, trellis |
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Soil Type |
Well drained, neutral |
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Scent |
slight aroma |
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Site |
Full Sun |
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Moisture |
Moist but Well-drained |
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Height |
25 cm |
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Spacing |
40 cm apart |
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Sowing, Seeds, Planting |
Sow seeds directly where they are to flower in spring or sow in cells and transplant in early summer after fear of frost hgas passed. |
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Care Tips |
Do not over fertilize as this can increase foliage at the expense of flowers.
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Flowering |
Summer 12 weeks after sowing |
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Vase Life |
5 to 7 days |
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Harvesting |
pick early in the morning. |
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From <https://www.frogmoregardens.com.au/_cpanel/products/view?id=328>
| SKU | troblac |
| Barcode # | 2000000006970 |
| Shipping Weight | 0.0100kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.010m |
| Shipping Height | 0.002m |
| Shipping Length | 0.012m |
| Unit Of Measure | ea |
