Baby Orange Nasturtium Seeds

Baby Orange Nasturtium is a compact, cheerful annual prized for its bright orange flowers and rounded, blue-green leaves. This dwarf nasturtium forms a neat mound rather than long trailing vines, making it especially useful for containers, borders, window boxes, edging, and small garden spaces. The vivid orange blooms stand out beautifully against the shield-shaped foliage and bring a sunny, old-fashioned look to summer gardens.

Garden Uses:
Baby Orange Nasturtium is excellent for containers, patio pots, window boxes, hanging baskets, border fronts, raised beds, and vegetable gardens. Its compact habit makes it easy to tuck into small spaces where larger trailing nasturtiums may be too vigorous. The bright flowers combine well with blue salvia, purple basil, alyssum, marigolds, calendula, and other cottage garden annuals.

Growing Information:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before planting time. Nasturtium seeds have a hard coat and may germinate faster if soaked overnight before sowing. Plant seeds about 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil. Germination usually occurs in 7-14 days at 65-75°F. Plants prefer full sun to light shade and often bloom best in average soil that is not overly rich. Too much fertilizer can produce lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Baby Orange typically grows about 10-12 inches tall with a compact, mounding habit.

Quick Facts:

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Common Name: Baby Orange Nasturtium
• Plant Type: Annual
• Height: 10-12 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches
• Bloom Color: Bright orange
• Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained soil
• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Bloom Season: Summer to frost
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, beneficial insects
• Special Use: Edible flowers and leaves; companion planting