Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ – Seeds (Tropaeolum nanum)

Nasturtium ‘Empress of India’ (Tropaeolum nanum) is a vibrant annual with striking deep red and dark foliage. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. Edible flowers and leaves add a peppery flavor to salads and garnishes, while the plant attracts pollinators, creating both beauty and utility in your garden.

Why Grow "Empress of India"

• Deep red blooms with dark, attractive foliage

• Trailing habit ideal for containers and hanging baskets

• Edible flowers and leaves with a peppery taste

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Annual (Tropaeolum nanum)

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Flowering: June–September

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Uses: Containers, hanging baskets, borders, edible garden

Ideal For

• Edible and ornamental garden planting

• Hanging baskets and container displays

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Borders and small garden beds

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: March–April in trays or pots

• Sow outdoors: After last frost in prepared soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart

• Prefers well-drained soil and sunny positions

• Deadhead to encourage continuous flowering