Nasturtium Mahogany
Tropaeolum majus
Annual. Mahogany's rich color is reminiscent of gleaming antique furniture - it adds polish to a garden bed, border or container! The deep red flowers and green leaves blend beautifully in any planting, filling in quickly where all-season color is needed. Mahogany is easy to grow from seed. Rabbit and deer deterrent.
Full sun to light shade. Blooms late spring to fall
Height: 10" - 12" tall
Days to Emerge: 10 days
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6" - 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" - 12"
When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost. In very hot summer regions, sow in fall for winter bloom.
When to start inside: Not recommended. Seedlings do not transplant well; sow directly into desired location outside.
Special Germination Instructions: Seed requires darkness to germinate. Sow at the recommended depth of 1/2". Soak seed in water for 12 - 24 hours before sowing.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford