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Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

These vermillion blooms radiate their own light

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About the Variety

Key Features

Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Container Friendly
Climbing
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Ground Cover
Medicinal
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Suppresses Weeds
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Hanging Basket Friendly
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Tropaeolum lobbianum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

GROWTH HABIT

  • Climbing

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 78 inches

COLOR

  • Red

One of our favorites of the new Nasturtium varieties we are pleased to offer, Spitfire Nasturtium is a luminous vermilion that simply glows in your garden. Tolerant of sun and part shade conditions, many gardeners are also pleased with Nasturtiums soil adaptability.

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

  • • Tall, easy to grow trailing vine annual
  • • Heirloom pollinator attractor with abundant, orange Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 14 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Soaking

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 25 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 200 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Nasturtium Planting Guide to learn more.

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Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

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Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire FAQs

What is Spitfire Nasturtium also known as?

Spitfire Nasturtium is also known as Indian Cress and Monks Cress.

Is Spitfire Nasturtium resistant to animals or disease?

Spitfire Nasturtium is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Spitfire Nasturtium?

Spitfire Nasturtium is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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