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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

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

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 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.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

    It’s hard to believe these can reach 78”, as mine have been hovering at only ~6’ long for over a month. (I’m following the growing suggestions; maybe they’ll shoot up dramatically soon.) They’ve had their stems and leaves for weeks, but no sign of blooms yet. Hoping they’ll proliferate and darken over the weeks… (Don’t panic if you forget to soak the seeds as instructed. Nasturtiums are wily and will find a way to grow! )

    Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

    I soaked the seeds but they didn't all sprout. It grew slowing in a large pot. I gave up on watering. I prefer planting in the soil.

    Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

    None of my seeds germinated. Soaked for 48 hours beforehand

    Nasturtium Seeds - Spitfire

    Store owner replied: Hello Kat H. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!

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