Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Empress of India Seeds

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Empress of India Seeds

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium Empress of India Seeds produce striking ruby-crimson blooms set against dark, rich green foliage, creating one of the most elegant and iconic displays of any nasturtium variety. Easy to grow and beautifully compact, this heritage favourite brings colour and refinement to borders, pots and small garden spaces.

Key Features

• Deep ruby-crimson flowers contrasted by distinctive dark green foliage

• Compact, bushy growth ideal for borders, containers and groundcover

• Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting essential garden pollinators

• Edible blooms and leaves with a pleasant peppery flavour

• Thrives in poor soil and sunny positions, requiring very little maintenance

Product Description

Nasturtium Empress of India is a traditional, much-loved garden variety renowned for its dramatic colour contrast and reliably neat form. The single, velvety red flowers rise beautifully above the compact, blue-green foliage, making this an excellent choice for formal edging, contemporary container displays or classic cottage gardens.

This hardy annual is exceptionally easy to grow, performing best in full sun and in poorer, well-drained soilswhere its flowering is at its most prolific. Both the flowers and young leaves are edible, adding a bold, peppery note to salads, garnishes and summer dishes. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, Empress of India also enhances the natural biodiversity of your garden.

A superb option for gardeners seeking timeless charm, reliable flowering and a versatile plant that thrives with minimal care.

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: Red

Sowing & Growing Tips

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

• Sow two seeds every 20cm (8″); thin to the strongest seedling.

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

• Gradually acclimatise before planting out 30cm (12″) apart once frost has passed.

• Avoid fertilisernutrient-rich soils reduce flowering and promote leafy growth.

Why Choose Empress of India?

A heritage nasturtium beloved for its dramatic colouring, compact form and ease of growing, Empress of India is perfect for both traditional and modern gardens. Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.