Jewels Mixed Nasturtium Heirloom

Jewels Mixed Nasturtium Heirloom represents exceptional ornamental excellence with vibrant flowers in stunning shades of red, pink, orange, and yellow. These beloved heirloom nasturtiums are celebrated worldwide for their prolific blooming, distinctive round leaves, and effortless growing requirements. This premium heirloom strain features jewel-toned flowers and graceful vining growth creating breathtaking summer and fall garden displays with authentic heirloom beauty and charming botanical magnificence. Perfect for cottage gardens, cutting gardens, mixed borders, hanging baskets, containers, and those seeking easy-to-grow distinctive flower varieties with vibrant mixed-color flowers and legendary heirloom heritage.

Floral Characteristics & Delicate Beauty

• Exquisite Mixed Colors: Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums produce spectacular flowers in vibrant red, pink, orange, and yellow shades. The diverse coloring creates stunning visual impact and delicate garden charm in any setting.
• Jewel-Toned Form: Premium heirloom strain producing elegant trumpet-shaped flowers with rich, saturated colors. The refined blooms deliver exceptional visual grace and bold garden presence.
• Distinctive Round Foliage: Lovely round, blue-green leaves create an elegant appearance that distinguishes Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums from standard garden flowers, adding sophisticated visual interest and refined beauty.
• Prolific Blooming: Plants produce abundant flowers continuously throughout summer and fall. The graceful vining stems showcase blooms beautifully creating vibrant garden interest and charming botanical beauty in borders, baskets, and containers.
• Growth & Presentation: Plants reach 12–24 inches tall with trailing or climbing stems showcasing flowers in stunning profusion. The vigorous plants create excellent garden structure and charming botanical beauty.

Bloom Performance & Garden Benefits

• Spectacular Flowering: Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums produce abundant flowers throughout summer and fall. The spectacular blooms create unforgettable displays of vibrant color and charming garden delight.
• Extended Garden Interest: Continuous flower development from late spring through first frost extends blooming across several months, creating sustained displays of vibrant color and garden excitement.
• Effortless Garden Beauty: The mixed-color array distinguishes these nasturtiums from most standard garden flowers, creating unique garden interest with delicate charm and conversation-starting appeal.
• Exceptional Cut Flower Quality: Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums are excellent cutting garden flowers. The vibrant mixed-color blooms showcase bright coloring beautifully in fresh arrangements and create lovely focal points in floral displays.
• Garden Focal Points: The mixed-color flowers serve as natural focal points and create charming botanical interest and colorful accents in mixed plantings, containers, and borders.
• Edible Flowers: Both flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery flavor, making them perfect for salads, garnishes, and culinary applications.
• Collector's Specialty: The striking mixed-color genetics make Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums a collector's specialty and exceptional for gardeners seeking charming, distinctive flower varieties.
• Pollinator Paradise: Nasturtium flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators, creating dynamic garden activity and supporting beneficial insects.

Growing Guide: Jewels Mixed Nasturtium Heirloom

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus (Nasturtium, Garden Nasturtium)
• Plant Type: Annual
• Bloom Time: Late spring through first frost
• Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (4–6 hours daily)
• Soil Needs: Well-draining soil; tolerates poor to average soil
• Mature Height: 12–24 inches (trailing or climbing)
• Flower Form: Trumpet-shaped flowers with spurred petals
• Flower Color: Red, pink, orange, yellow mix
• Distinctive Feature: Jewel-toned flowers, round foliage, edible blooms, prolific blooming

Starting from Seed

Tropaeolum majus seeds germinate readily with proper warm, moist conditions.

When to Sow:

• Indoors: Start in spring (4–6 weeks before last frost) for earlier blooms.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed. Nasturtiums thrive with direct sowing and actually prefer warm soil conditions.
• Warm Conditions Helpful: Keep seedlings in warm temperatures (65–75°F) during germination and early growth.

Sowing Method:

• Press seeds gently onto the surface of moist seed-starting mix. Nasturtium seeds are large and easy to handle.
• Germination: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds typically germinate within 7–14 days at warm temperatures.
• Light Helpful: Seeds benefit from bright indirect light. Provide good light from germination onward.

Seedling Care: Once seedlings develop true leaves, provide bright light and warm temperatures. Nasturtiums are easy to grow and very forgiving. Transplant outdoors in spring after frost danger into full-sun to partial-shade locations with well-draining soil.

Planting & Care

Jewels Mixed Nasturtiums thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil and minimal care requirements.

• Site Selection: Choose full-sun to partial-shade locations receiving 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Nasturtiums excel in borders, hanging baskets, containers, wildflower meadows, and open garden beds.
• Soil Preparation: Nasturtiums prefer well-draining soil and actually tolerate poor to average soil conditions. Lean soil produces more flowers than heavily amended beds. Good drainage is essential.
• Spacing: Space seedlings or direct sow 9–12 inches apart to allow for full growth and proper air circulation.
• Watering: Water seedlings to establish. Once established, nasturtiums are moderate water users. Avoid overwatering, as they prefer drier conditions.
• Fertilizing: Avoid heavy fertilization. Nasturtiums perform better with minimal nutrients, producing more flowers in poor soil than rich amendments.
• Maintenance:
  • Deadheading: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and extend the flower season.
  • Support: Provide trellises or supports for climbing varieties to maximize vertical garden space.
  • Self-Seeding: Nasturtiums readily self-seed in favorable conditions. Leave mature seed pods to develop if you desire volunteer plants next season.
  • Heat Tolerance: Nasturtiums thrive in warm conditions and actually perform better in hot summers than cool-weather plants.
  • Pests & Diseases: Nasturtiums are generally pest and disease-free. Excellent performers in most garden conditions.

Pro-Tips for Success

• Easy Germination: Nasturtium seeds germinate readily without special treatment, making them perfect for beginning gardeners.
• Heat & Warm Weather Excellence: Unlike many ornamentals, established nasturtiums thrive in warm conditions and hot summers.
• Full Sun to Partial Shade: These nasturtiums perform well in both full sun and partial shade locations, offering flexible planting options.
• Cutting Garden Perfection: Grow for abundant fresh cut flowers. The vibrant mixed colors create lovely arrangements with effortless beauty.
• Minimal Care Requirements: Nasturtiums are among the easiest flowers to grow, forgiving of neglect and poor conditions—perfect for busy gardeners.
• Poor Soil Tolerance: Nasturtiums actually thrive in poor to average soil. Avoid heavily amended beds that reduce flowering.
• Cottage Garden Charm: Create charming cottage garden displays by scattering nasturtiums throughout. The vining stems create excellent structure and color.
• Edible Flowers & Leaves: Both flowers and leaves are edible with peppery flavor—perfect for salads, garnishes, and culinary applications.
• Pollinator Attractant: These nasturtiums attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, creating dynamic garden activity and supporting beneficial insects.
• Hanging Basket & Container Star: Excellent in hanging baskets, containers, and raised beds where their trailing growth creates stunning cascading displays.
• Prolific Annual: Nasturtiums grow quickly from seed to spectacular bloom, producing flowers from late spring through fall frost.
• Seed Saving: Collect mature seed pods and save seeds in cool, dry conditions. Viable for 3–4 years. These heirloom genetics represent valuable material worth preserving.