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Nasturtium 'Double Gleam Mix'

Tropaeolummajus

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Genus

Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)

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Species

majus (MAY-jus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Blooms repeatedly

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Chartreuse/Yellow

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Russellville, Arkansas

Carmel, California

Fair Oaks, California

Stinson Beach, California

Norwalk, Connecticut

Bartow, Florida

Houston, Texas(2 reports)

Bremerton, Washington

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