Nasturtium - Whirlbird Mix

~25 Seeds

Nasturtiums Seeds  – Whirlybird Mix
(Tropaeolum majus)

Looking to add a little whimsy to your garden? Whirlybird Mix nasturtiums are a delightful blend of bright, cheerful colours that’ll bring instant charm to beds, borders, and containers. Unlike most nasturtiums, these little show-offs have upward-facing blooms—so you can really admire their rich shades of orange, red, pink, and yellow.

The compact, bushy plants stay tidy (about 12 in / 30 cm tall), making them perfect for edging or even growing in a hanging basket. Bonus: they thrive in poor soil and don’t need pampering. And yes, both the petals and leaves are edible, adding a peppery zip to summer salads.

Details:

• Height: up to 16 inches (40 cm)

• Spread: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)

• Sun: Full sun to part shade

• Bloom Time: Late spring to fall

• Bonus: Edible, but deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly and a "trap crop"*

A garden classic with a twist—easy, cheerful, and a bit fancy!

*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.

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.