Tropaeolum Baby Red - Nasturtium
Tropaeolum Baby Red - Nasturtium
Tropaeolum Baby Red - Nasturtium
Tropaeolum Baby Red - Nasturtium
Tropaeolum minus Baby Red
Garden Nasturtium, Dwarf Nasturtium
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Description
Tropaeolum 'Baby Red' is a variety of dwarf nasturtium ideal for pots, hanging baskets, rockeries, and flower borders. This charming little plant forms a dense and neat cushion of dark green rounded foliage, adorned with scarlet red flowers, creating a lovely contrast. It maintains a neat and upright appearance throughout the season. This variety was awarded at Fleuroselect in 2023 for its innovative qualities. Not very cold-resistant, this adorable nasturtium is grown as an annual in sunny locations and moist soil.
The dwarf nasturtium, or Tropaeolum minus, is a tender perennial plant native to the mountainous regions of Ecuador and Peru. It belongs to the Tropaeolaceae family, just like its close relative, the larger nasturtium Tropaeolum majus, also known as garden nasturtium. Many varieties of nasturtiums have been developed, including 'Baby Red', a cultivar recently selected by Takii Company in Japan. In just one season, this plant forms a small bushy clump measuring 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12in) high and 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14in) wide. Nasturtium leaves are composed of small round peltate leaves with radiating veins, in a dark glaucous green. It flowers from June to September-October with numerous small tubular flowers with 5 intense red petals and white backs, sometimes lightly speckled or edged with white, and equipped with a spur. In our climates, this plant is mainly pollinated by bumblebees. After flowering, It forms fruits containing seeds slightly smaller than peas, which are easy to sow.
Pair 'Baby Red' nasturtium with Helenium, lavender, and perennial geraniums. Blue fescue grass harmonises with the colour of its foliage. In the vegetable garden and orchard, it helps eliminate harmful insects. Its edible leaves and flowers can be added raw to salads, sauces and mayonnaise. They have a pungent and aromatic flavour reminiscent of watercress. The flower buds and young fruits can also be preserved in vinegar, providing an alternative to capers.
The nasturtium gets its common name from the spur on its flowers, resembling the hood of the habit worn by Capuchin monks. It is a medicinal and aromatic plant.
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Tropaeolum
minus
Baby Red
Tropaeolaceae
Garden Nasturtium, Dwarf Nasturtium
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow Nasturtiums directly outdoors, in their final location, from March to May. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil that has been thoroughly loosened beforehand. Sow nasturtium seeds at a depth of 2cm (1in) in rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart, covering the seeds with a layer of soil equal to their size. Water the soil regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes 7 to 12 days.
When the young plants are large enough to handle, thin them out to keep one plant every 30cm (12in). You can also sow Nasturtiums indoors at a temperature of 15-25 °C (59-77°F). When the nasturtium plants are large enough to handle, transplant them and grow them in cooler conditions until they reach a sufficient size to be planted outdoors. This should be done once all risk of frost has passed.
Nasturtiums prefer a cool, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. They are often targeted by aphids and cabbage white butterflies. Spraying with a solution composed of traditional black soap and water (4 to 5 cc / 1 l of water) will help limit damage in case of a severe aphid infestation.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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