Description
Peach Melba Nasturtium Seeds 5795.
Striking Primrose-Cream Blooms Flecked with Raspberry-Red Throats on Compact Foliage.
Peach Melba Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a charming open-pollinated variety prized for its soft, pastel colouration and neat, compact habit. Reaching a mature height of 25 cm, this bushy annual produces a prolific supply of uniquely coloured, primrose-cream flowers adorned with brilliant raspberry-red throat markings at the centre. Held above neat, shield-shaped green leaves, these flowers bring an elegant touch to garden borders, patio containers, and window boxes. Both the soft pastel blooms and rounded leaves are completely edible, offering a crisp, peppery flavor that serves as a gourmet addition to fresh salads.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 5795
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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus ‘Peach Melba’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Annual (Non-Trailing)
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Height: 25 cm
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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: Poor to average, well-draining 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 into garden beds or containers in late spring provides the best results.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Sow large seeds directly outdoors in late May after spring frost risks have passed and soil has warmed. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep and 5 cm apart in well-draining soil. (Note: Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote foliage growth at the expense of blossoms).
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Germination & Thinning: Seeds typically emerge within 12 days. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart once established to allow room for compact, bushy development.
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Sunlight & Site Conditions: Full sun is preferred for maximum bloom production, though light partial shade helps protect plants during hot summer spells.
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Care & Maintenance: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming straight through to autumn frost.
Why Peach Melba Nasturtium Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an elegant, compact heirloom flower featuring soft cream and red hues, edible culinary uses, and simple care requirements, Peach Melba is a superb selection. Its compact mounding habit and direct-sowing reliability make it an easy favourite for Canadian borders, pots, and edible flower beds.
