Nasturtium Seeds - Honolulu Mix

Honolulu Mix Nasturtium

~25 Seeds

Honolulu Mix Nasturtium is a vibrant, easy-growing annual that brings a burst of colour and edible blossoms to gardens, containers, and window boxes. This charming mix features rich shades of red, orange, and yellow flowers on compact, mounding plants that thrive in summer heat and bloom nonstop through the season. Loved for both its ornamental appeal and culinary uses, Honolulu Mix adds cheerful colour to borders while its peppery blossoms and leaves make a tasty, decorative addition to salads and garnishes. These low-maintenance plants are ideal for beginner gardeners, pollinator-friendly gardens, and edible flower lovers alike.

Nastursiums can be used as a trap crop to lure pests (flea beetles, aphids, white flies, cabbage loopers, squash bugs) away from your vegetables. These pests often prefer nasturtiums over your vegetables, so gardeners sometimes plant them nearby to lure the bugs away from crops like cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, and squash.

• Bright, colourful edible flowers
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Great for containers, hanging baskets, and garden beds
• Heat-tolerant summer bloomer
• Semi-trailing growth habit

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
• Plant Height: 12–18 in / 30–45 cm
• Seed Depth: 1/2 in / 1.3 cm
• Spacing: 10–12 in / 25–30 cm
• Bloom Time: Summer to frost
• Days to Maturity: ~45–60 days
• Edible / Toxic: Edible flowers and leaves
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C (65–72°F)

Growing Instructions

Sowing: direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost. Soak seeds for 5 - 24 hours prior to planting for better germination.

FAQ

Q: Can I eat the flowers and leaves?
A: Yes! Both the blossoms and leaves have a peppery flavour that’s great in salads, garnishes, and culinary creations.

Q: Are these plants good for attracting pollinators?
A: Absolutely — the bright flowers are loved by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.