Nasturtium Globe Of Fire Seeds

Nasturtium Globe of Fire is a compact annual with vivid red blooms and a listed height and spread of 30cm.

View the South Africa-specific grow guide: Nasturtium Grow Guide for South Africa

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Annual
• Scientific Name: Tropaeolum majus
• General Sowing Time: Spring to Autumn
• Position: Full sun; afternoon relief in extreme heat
• Sow Depth: 10–20 mm
• Spacing: 25–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 16–18 °C
• Height: 30cm
• Spread: 30cm
• Seed Quantity - 10g raw seed: Approx 80 seeds
• Seed Quantity - 250g raw seed: Approx 2 000 seeds

Why Grow This Variety

• Bright red flowers create a bold colour feature.
• The neat rounded form suits structured garden designs.
• Full sun supports the vibrant floral display.
• The flowers attract bees and butterflies.

Garden Uses

Use Globe of Fire in borders, edging, containers, hanging baskets or pollinator-friendly beds.

Growing Notes

• Direct sow 10–20 mm deep once the soil is workable; keep evenly moist through germination.
• Use 25–30 cm spacing and avoid rich, high-nitrogen feeding, which encourages leaves at the expense of flowers.
• Allow the compact or trailing growth type room to spread without crowding neighbouring plants.
• Full sun gives the best flowering in cool to mild weather; afternoon relief can help during extreme inland heat.
• Only eat flowers or leaves when the crop is correctly identified and has not been treated with products unsuitable for edible crops; do not rely on nasturtiums as complete pest control.

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