Vibrant Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium: A Colorful Edible Garden Delight
Discover the enchanting Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium, a fast-growing annual that matures in just 55-65 days. This stunning variety offers a riot of colors, including red, orange, yellow, cream, and captivating swirled bicolors. Originating from South America, nasturtiums have been cherished in gardens for centuries, valued for both their ornamental beauty and culinary uses.
The Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium serves as a versatile addition to any garden, perfect for beds, containers, and hanging baskets. Its edible flowers and leaves add a peppery, tangy flavor to salads, garnishes, and other culinary creations. The compact, bushy growth habit, reaching 8-10 inches in height, makes it ideal for borders or trailing over garden edges. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this variety attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing your garden’s ecosystem.
These nasturtiums thrive in full sun to partial shade, adapting well to various soil types as long as drainage is good. The plants have a climbing and trailing habit, spreading up to 12-14 inches wide. Their round, pale green leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the vibrant blooms, which appear from spring through early summer. For the best flower production, avoid over-fertilizing, as rich soil promotes leaf growth at the expense of blossoms.
Growing Success Tips:
- Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost, 1/2 inch deep and 10-12 inches apart
- Water regularly but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
- Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more flowers
- Harvest flowers and leaves regularly to promote continuous blooming
The Kaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium offers an exceptional blend of beauty, flavor, and ease of care, making it a perfect choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Its low-maintenance nature and multiple uses provide excellent value for any garden or container planting.
For a continuous harvest of edible flowers and leaves, consider succession planting every few weeks throughout the growing season.
Product Features
- Fast-growing annual, maturing in 55-65 days
- Vibrant mix of red, orange, yellow, cream, and bicolor flowers
- Compact, bushy growth habit reaching 8-10 inches in height
- Spreads 12-14 inches wide with climbing and trailing habit
- Hardiness: Annual
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Water Use: Average
- Soil: Well-draining, average fertility
Key Benefits
- Adds colorful excitement to garden beds and containers
- Edible flowers and leaves enhance salads with peppery flavor
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Low-maintenance and easy to grow for gardeners of all levels
