Description
Out of Africa Nasturtium Seeds 5790.
Sprawling Trailing Annual Featuring Mottled Variegated Foliage and Peppery Edible Blooms.
Out of Africa Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a striking open-pollinated trailing variety celebrated for its distinctive green and white marbled foliage paired with a brilliant floral display. Spreading or climbing up to 1.5 m, this versatile vine produces masses of single flowers in an array of peach-pink, cream, warm yellow, and soft red tones. Excellent for cascading over retaining walls, twining up small garden trellises, spilling out of hanging baskets, or scrambling across garden beds to form a dense, colourful ground cover. Both the unique, variegated foliage and peppery blooms are completely edible, adding elegance and zest to fresh summer salads.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5790
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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus ‘Out of Africa’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Trailing / Climbing Annual
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Height / Length: Up to 1.5 m
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Plant Spacing: Thin to 20 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun (Partial shade tolerated)
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Soil Preference: Average, well-draining garden soil (Avoid rich fertilizers)
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Germination: Approx. 12 days
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 25 seeds per packet (6 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Nasturtiums possess delicate root systems that resent transplanting, so direct sowing outdoors in late spring yields the best results.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Sow large seeds directly outdoors in late May once soil has warmed and spring frost risks have passed. Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep and 5 cm apart in well-draining soil. (Note: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote leafy growth at the expense of flower production).
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Germination & Thinning: Seeds typically germinate within 12 days. Thin young seedlings to 20 cm apart to give vines space to trail and climb.
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Sunlight & Site Conditions: Prefers full sun for maximum flower yield, though partial shade is beneficial in hotter mid-summer conditions. Provide a trellis or support if encouraging a vertical climbing habit.
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Care & Maintenance: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming straight through to autumn frost.
Why Out of Africa Nasturtium Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want a dramatic cascading or climbing vine that offers unusual variegated leaves, edible gourmet flowers, and non-stop summer colour, Out of Africa is an extraordinary selection. Its effortless direct-sowing habit and multi-purpose versatility make it a standout choice for Canadian borders, trellises, and hanging planters.
