Tropaeolum, Nasturtium 'Jewel of Africa'

Tropaeolummajus

Genus
Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)
Species
majus (MAY-jus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
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)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Regional

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

0
positive
0
neutral
1
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
I
Denver, CO | September 2006 | negative

Thus far, I am badly disappointed. Little variegation, not floriferous, and not exaclty vigorous in comparison to other strains. Even n...Read More

Featured
(Ephialtes sp.)
Downy Woodpecker
(Picoides pubescens)
Featured
(Ephialtes sp.)
Downy Woodpecker
(Picoides pubescens)