- Compact plants
- Dark red/brown flowers
Description
'Nasturtium- Tom Thumb Black Velvet' seeds
Tropaeolum majus
- Compact plants
- Dark red/brown flowers
Annual. Compact non trailing plants that grow to around 40cm tall. Plants have bright green leaves and produce elegant deep red to chocolate brown coloured flowers. Good for beds, borders, rockeries, containers and hanging baskets. Tolerates poor soil.
Seeds per gram: 8
Product code: X-046
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring to early autumn (in cool climates spring only) |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 16-20°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost tender Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 40cm |
Position | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 70-80 days |
*Notes: Do not over-water. Protect from slugs, snails and caterpillars.
How To Grow
Shipping
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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
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We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Nasturtium- Tom Thumb Black Velvet
I love this variety, the colour is so rich. The seeds germinated easily and they're generally so fuss free and easy to grow.