50 Alaska Scarlet Nasturtium Seeds | Tropaeolum majus | Red Flowers & Variegated Foliage

Alaska Scarlet Nasturtium is a compact, mounding annual grown for its brilliant scarlet-red flowers and distinctive variegated foliage. The rounded green leaves are marbled with creamy white, giving the plant interest even before the blooms open. This old-fashioned variety brings a bright, cottage-garden look to beds, borders, and containers, and its trailing habit makes it a natural choice for spilling over the edges of pots and window boxes.

Nasturtiums are easy to grow from seed and are often used as a colorful edging plant or a fast filler in mixed plantings. The vivid red flowers stand out against the marbled leaves and appear over a long season in mild weather.

Plant Features

• Scarlet-red, spurred flowers held above the foliage
• Variegated green and cream leaves for season-long interest
• Compact, mounding to slightly trailing growth habit
• Well suited to borders, containers, and hanging baskets
• Easy annual grown from seed

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding to trailing
• Bloom Season: Summer into fall
• Spacing: About 12 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Alaska Scarlet Nasturtium seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, or start them indoors a few weeks earlier in individual pots. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep in moist, well-drained soil. Nasturtiums generally germinate best in moderate temperatures and can be slow to sprout, so keep the soil consistently moist and be patient. Once seedlings are established, thin or transplant them to about 12 inches apart.

Grow in full sun for the heaviest flowering, though plants tolerate some afternoon shade. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overwatering and heavy feeding, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of blooms. Remove spent flowers to encourage continued flowering through the season.

What's Included

50 Alaska Scarlet Nasturtium seeds (Tropaeolum majus).