Tropaeolum majus Milkmaid - Nasturtium

The Milkmaid Nasturtium, also known as Tropaeolum majus, is a vigorous annual that quickly forms a wide carpet. Its edible flowers have a rare colour for the genus: a beautiful creamy white, with a hint of yellow, reminiscent of fresh butter.

This versatile nasturtium will thrive both in the garden, where it will spread like ground cover, and on your balcony, in pots or hanging baskets. Very easy to grow, you can combine it with other varieties of nasturtiums or with gentle-coloured dahlias.

Originally from South America, the nasturtium offers pretty flowers in bold colours, ranging from yellow to red, and beautiful round leaves that are always fresh.

The nasturtium has everything going for it: it is easy to sow, grows quickly, blooms from June until the first frost, spreads widely to cover the ground, creates a flowery border, or climbs up your trellises. It also grows very well in pots on balconies and patios.

“To top it all off,” all parts of the plant are edible: the leaves and flowers can be used in salads, and the seeds can be pickled like capers. It does attract aphids, which are fond of it. However, don't deprive yourself of this lovely plant: in the vegetable garden and orchard, it is an advantage as it acts as a diversion (while also providing valuable food for ladybird larvae) and thus protects your crops.