Tropaeolum majus Peach Melba Superior Seeds - Nasturnium

The 'Peach Melba Superior' Organic Dwarf Nasturtium, scientifically known as Tropaeolum majus, is an annual plant with large cream-yellow flowers highlighted by a throat speckled with peach to reddish-orange. They bloom from July to October above a decorative, round, dark blue-green foliage that enhances the flowering. Plant it in borders, pots, or hanging baskets, where its stems will trail. Edible and organic, add its leaves and flowers to salads and enjoy their spicy flavour.

Nasturtium belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family. It is native to South America and is sometimes called Peruvian Cress. It is a climbing or creeping annual plant. It has given rise to numerous varieties and forms, which are more or less compact, with single or double flowers. 'Peach Melba Superior' Organic Dwarf Nasturtium is a dwarf hybrid, but vigorous, reaching a width of 40 cm and a height of 30 cm. The plant forms a beautiful mound of foliage and blooms from July to October, producing numerous 5 to 6 cm trumpet-shaped flowers that stand out well from the foliage. Their petals are unequal with a spur, cream-yellow with small touches of peach to reddish-orange in the throat. In our climates, it is mainly bumblebees that pollinate this plant. The flowering is followed by fruits containing seeds slightly smaller than peas, which are easy to sow. The foliage consists of round, peltate leaves, about 4 cm wide, of an elegant blue-green.

The 'Peach Melba Superior' Nasturtium prefers a warm and sunny exposure to flower well, but it can tolerate light shade. The size of its seed and its low requirements make it a suitable plant for beginner gardeners and children. On balconies, the 'Peach Melba Superior' Organic Dwarf Nasturtium generously fills pots, planters, and containers. It blends perfectly with trailing annuals such as petunias, geraniums and verbenas. Planted at the front of flower beds, it takes up space and acts as a ground cover, smothering weeds.

The leaves and flowers of Nasturtium are edible and add a slightly spicy flavour and vibrant colours to salads. When picked while still green, the large seeds, the size of a chickpea, can be pickled in vinegar.