Nasturtium Seeds – Bloody Mary

About the Variety

Moody mix of Bloody Mary Nasturtium includes flowers that range from deep, solid blood red to cream, adorned with red flecks and edged in crimson. Its leaves are usually darker than average, and the plant forms a compact, low-growing clump. This habit lends itself well to containers and window boxes, finding their home on patios or dotted between vegetable plants in the garden. Fun, dramatic colors make this single variety look like a mix.

Key Features

Prefers Dappled Shade, Morning Sun Only, Prefers Moist Soil, Prefers Lean Soil, Container Friendly, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fast Growing, Easy to Grow, Ground Cover, Medicinal, Edible, Reduces Erosion, Suppresses Weeds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Hanging Basket Friendly, Microgreens

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

Where to Plant

Nasturtiums perform best in full sun, in average, slightly acidic, well-drained soils. Light shade is tolerated in hot summer areas. Nasturtiums do better in soil of moderate to low fertility. Nasturtiums do equally well in containers and in garden beds. Some of the trailing varieties show off their beauty draping over the sides of pots or walls. They also like to ramble over hillsides. Consider planting them in your vegetable garden as well, as they draw aphids and other unwanted pests away, yet attract beneficial pollinators.

When to Plant

Sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed or indoors four to six weeks prior to your last spring frost date

How to Plant

Before planting, we recommend soaking seeds for four to eight hours to encourage germination. Learn more about soaking seeds here. Sow seeds about ½ inch deep and 10 to 12 inches apart in the garden if direct sowing. For indoor planting, sow seeds in potting mixture ½ inch deep, and water well. Keep the soil moist and at 70 to 75°F consistently. The seeds will germinate and emerge in 10 to 14 days. As soon as you see growth, provide plenty of light by a sunny window or with the use of grow lights. Leave lights on for 16 hours a day, turning off for eight hours. Fertilizer can be used when seedlings reach three to four weeks old, but it is not necessary. After all danger of frost has passed, transplant hardened-off seedlings with care, as nasturtium roots easily damage during handling. Read more about hardening off here.

How to Care for

Water regularly throughout the growing season, but be careful not to overwater. Deadhead your plants to prolong blooming. If maintaining your nasturtiums in containers, they’ll need to be trimmed back occasionally to promote new foliage. Leaves and flowers can be harvested anytime, using scissors to avoid damaging the plants. How to Plant & Grow Nasturtium – Video Tutorial