Product description
'Peach Melba' is a free-flowering Nasturtium variety boasting abundant single flowers in a bright shade of cream with burgundy splotches producing a gorgeous peachy tone. Flowering from June to September, these lightly fragranced flowers have a delicately sweet scent. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, adding colour and a peppery flavour to salads.
These dwarf plants are easy to grow, preferring a sheltered spot in full sun in well-draining soil. Water well after planting and during dry spells to keep the soil evenly moist but not overly wet. Poor soil is ideal and promotes flower production, while more fertile soils encourage leafy growth at the expense of blooms.
Also known as Indian Cress or by the botanical name Tropaeolum, Nasturtium plants are hugely popular with bees and butterflies, attracting plenty of pollinators into the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Indian Cresses
Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' Bedding Plants
Nasturtium 'Peach Melba' Bedding Plants
Product description
'Peach Melba' is a free-flowering Nasturtium variety boasting abundant single flowers in a bright shade of cream with burgundy splotches producing a gorgeous peachy tone. Flowering from June to September, these lightly fragranced flowers have a delicately sweet scent. Both the leaves and flowers are edible, adding colour and a peppery flavour to salads.
These dwarf plants are easy to grow, preferring a sheltered spot in full sun in well-draining soil. Water well after planting and during dry spells to keep the soil evenly moist but not overly wet. Poor soil is ideal and promotes flower production, while more fertile soils encourage leafy growth at the expense of blooms.
Also known as Indian Cress or by the botanical name Tropaeolum, Nasturtium plants are hugely popular with bees and butterflies, attracting plenty of pollinators into the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead bedding plants regularly to encourage continuous blooms and prevent the plants from going to seed too quickly. This keeps your garden vibrant all season long.
How to Water
Water bedding plants deeply after planting, then regularly to keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Water in the morning to allow leaves to dry and reduce the risk of fungal diseases.
How to Plant
Choose an area of good light with well-drained soil to loosen. Mix in compost for nutrients. Space plants evenly to allow growth. Gently remove plants from their packs, place in holes at the same depth as in the container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
