Nasturtium Seeds (Dwarf) - Black Velvet

Nasturtium Seeds (Dwarf) - Black Velvet

Size Price Savings Quantity
Packet $4.79
1 Ounce $13.69
1/4 Pound $35.69 35% Savings
1 Pound $87.19 ($5.44/ounce) 60% Savings
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  • Rich, mahogany blooms add a mysterious flair to your flower garden
  • Short, compact-growing annual
  • Heirloom, non-trailing plant with nearly-black Spring blooms
  • Thrives in full sun or partially shaded areas
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Red
Growth Habit Climbing
Plant Height Up to 12 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Fragrant
Use Container Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Weed Supressor
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer

About Nasturtium Seeds (Dwarf) - Black Velvet

Tropaeolum minus

Seed Type Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Plant Type Dwarf
Also known as Indian Cress, Monks Cress

Also known as Tom Thumb Black Velvet, these strikingly unique Dwarf Nasturtiums are lovely to behold! Nearly black, these deepest of red blooms offer amazing depth of color, offset by familiar yellow throats. A prolific bloomer, gardeners can enjoy Nasturtium Black Velvet all throughout the spring and summer.

Be sure to soak your Nasturtium seeds overnight (about 12 hours) to help seedlings break through the tough outer shell.

Planting Information

Planting Nasturtium Seeds (Dwarf) - Black Velvet

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Soak
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing 8 to 14 inches
Plant Height Up to 12 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Nasturtium Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 200 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 800 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 3,200 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

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