Tropaeolum nanum
Annual; Grows 6-12 Inches
Summer Blooming; Adaptable and easy to grow
Prefers full sun exposure
Nearly Black these deepest of red blooms offer amazing depth of color, offset by familiar yellow throats.
Shining like dazzling gems in your garden, Nasturtium Tom Thumb BLACK VELVET lives up to its name, and simply glows in deep red tones throughout the summer (almost black)
Beautiful and beneficial, Nasturtiums are often planted as companions to vegetables as they can help to repel harmful pests. And did we mention, the blooms are edible?
Be sure to scarify (nick the outer shell) and soak your Nasturtium seeds overnight (about 12 hours) to help seedlings break through the tough outer shell.