Tropaeolum, Garden Nasturtium, Indian Cress 'Tip Top Mahogany'

Tropaeolummajus

Genus
Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)
Species
majus (MAY-jus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Grayslake, Illinois

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Lake Charles, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | positive

When I transplant my cantaloupes in a raised bed, I planted some of the nasturtium seeds along the outskirts of the bed. As you can tell...Read More

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Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

These grew enormous when direct seeded with cucumbers. Largest nasturtium leaves I've ever seen! Probably because they got some fertili...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

I first purchased Tip Top Mahogany seed in the spring of 2000. I was so impressed with these unusual nasturtiums that I have purchased mo...Read More

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