Garden Seeds
Spitfire Climbing Nasturtium Flower Seeds
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Spitfire sends scarlet-red flowers blazing through a cool field of round green leaves. The spurred blossoms hover along 4–6-foot vines, beckoning hummingbirds and bringing concentrated color to fences, short trellises, and large containers. Both flowers and
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leaves are edible, with the peppery snap of watercress softened by a hint of sweetness. Train the vines upward for a vertical flourish or let them tumble freely over an edge. Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus Life cycle: Annual Exposure: Full sun to part shade Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 3 weeks early Planting depth: 1 in. Germination: 9–12 days Mature height: 4–6 ft. Final spacing: 10–12 in. Approximate seed count: 45–50 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety can begin indoors or outside. Compare direct sowing with indoor seed starting , then check when to begin in your climate . Use unsprayed flowers and leaves to brighten salads, while leaving plenty of blossoms for the hummingbirds. Browse more climbing color in our flower seed packets .