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Nasturtium 'Cherry Rose'

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Red

Bloom Time

Blooms all year

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Alameda, California

Sacramento, California

Louisville, Kentucky

Greensboro, North Carolina

Salt Lake City, Utah

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dicentra63

West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | neutral

Blooms and foliage are edible in salads.

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