Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Alaska Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Alaska Mixed Seeds

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Alaska Mixed Seeds produce a striking combination of hot-coloured blooms set against unique marbled foliage, creating an eye-catching display in beds, borders and patio containers. Easy to grow and flourishing even in poor soils, this hardy annual is a favourite for vibrant summer colour.

Key Features

• Distinctive marbled foliage adds visual interest even before flowering

• Vibrant hot-coloured blooms attract bees and butterflies

• Hardy annual flowering the same year it is sown

• Perfect for containers, borders and patio tubs

• Edible flowers and leaves suitable for salads and garnishes

• Quick-growing and low maintenance, ideal for gardeners of all levels

Product Description

Nasturtium Alaska Mixed is a standout variety thanks to its variegated, marbled foliage that contrasts beautifully with its bold, fiery flowers. This compact, bushy plant brings instant impact to borders, tubs and pots, delivering a long season of colour with minimal effort. As a hardy annual, it grows rapidly and flowers freely from early summer through to autumn.

Well-suited to poor, well-drained soil, Alaska Mixed thrives where many other plants struggle. Its flowers and leaves are edible, offering a peppery flavour that adds a decorative and culinary twist to salads and dishes. Highly attractive to pollinators, these nasturtiums help support garden wildlife while enhancing your outdoor space.

This versatile mix is perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners, offering reliable performance and showy results with very little fuss.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Habit: Bushy, Dwarf

• Position: Full Sun

• Attractive To: Bees and Butterflies

• Plant Height: 30cm (12in)

• Flower Colour: Mixed

Sowing & Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors AprilJune, 1.5cm (“) deep in well-drained soil.

• Sow in pairs every 20cm (8″); thin to the strongest plant.

• For earlier blooms, sow indoors FebruaryMay in small pots.

• Avoid rich soil or feeding, as this encourages leaves over flowers.

• Gradually acclimatise indoor seedlings before planting out.

• Flowers from June to October.

Add Colour, Character and Versatility to Your Garden

Bring vibrant colour and unique foliage to pots, borders and tubs with Nasturtium Alaska Mixed Seedsa reliable, easy-to-grow favourite that performs beautifully all summer long.