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Hardy annuals can be sown outside in early spring where they are to flower. Alternatively sow indoors, and transplant, you'll get earlier blooms this way.

Latin name

Tropaeolum majus

Common name

Nasturtium

Type of plant

Annual

Hardiness

Tender

Flower colour

Yellow, orange and red

Leaf colour

Mid-green

Height and spread

30cm x 100cm (1ft x 3ft)

Description

Fast growing, trailing plant with trumpet-shaped flowers about 5cm (2in) across. Great for trailing from hanging baskets or across beds. Flowers can be used in salads.

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Tropaeolum majus, Nasturtium

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