NASTURTIUM DWARF TOM THUMB BLACK VELVET (Tropaeolum minus nanum) Nasturtium (Tropaeolum nanum Tom Thumb Black Velvet) - Brilliant, mahogany brown colored 2 inch blooms shine out from mounding green foliage. What a beautiful display grown from seeds. These mounding Black Velvet Nasturtiums only grow 12 - 16 inches (40 cm) tall. Hummingbirds will visit the beautiful plants often. Nasturtiums like a full sun place in the garden in cooler climates. For the hottest regions, afternoon shade is preferable to the plants. Tropaeolum plants will grow anywhere as an annual, but they will only survive as a perennial in frost-free zones. Care is simple: no fertilizing is required & follow a regular watering schedule giving the plant a chance to dry out in-between irrigations. Before sowing seeds, soak the seeds overnight in warm water. The next day, plant the flower seeds 1/2 inch deep in soil that is weed-free & worked fine & light. SOWING Season: Annual Height: 12 - 16 inches (40 cm) Bloom Season: Mid summer through autumn Bloom Color: Mahogany Brown Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8 Deer Resistant: Yes House Plant: Yes Latin Name: Tropaeolum nanum Temperature: 20C (68F) Average Germ Time: 7 - 10 days Light Required: No Depth: 1/2 inch (1 cm) Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches (20 - 30 cm) Nasturtium Tom Thumb Black Velvet - 30 Seeds Tropaeolum Minus Nanum Annual Flower
