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🖤 Nasturtium ‘Black Velvet’ Seeds
🖤 Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
🖤 Type: Hardy Annual

Nasturtium ‘Black Velvet’ is a truly striking variety, featuring deep, velvety crimson-black flowers set against rich green foliage. Its bold, dramatic blooms offer an unusual twist on a garden classic, flowering freely from summer into autumn. This compact, easy-to-grow nasturtium is ideal for borders, containers, and edible gardens, as both flowers and leaves are edible with a peppery tang.

Plant Details
Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 35–40cm
Spread: 40–40cm
Flowers: June – October
Position: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil

Growing Information
Sow: March – May directly outdoors, or start indoors from February
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: 25–30cm apart
Care: Avoid rich soil for best flowering; water during dry spells

Why You’ll Love It
Unusual and dramatic deep crimson-black blooms
Compact and tidy growth habit
Easy to grow – perfect for beginners
Edible flowers and leaves add flavour and flair to dishes

Top Tip
Pick flowers regularly to prolong blooming and encourage bushier growth.

Perfect For
Borders, beds & patio pots
Edible flower gardens & salads
Companion planting (repels pests like aphids)
Adding contrast to vibrant colour schemes

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