Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Nasturtiums are easy to grow, vigorous annuals with large disc-shaped leaves that smell like capers and bright flowers from mid-summer onwards. They're a magnet for bees and can be used to lure small and large white butterflies away from brassica crops. Tropaeolum majus 'Orange Troika' has a semi trailing habit, interesting variegated leaves and dark orange-red flowers. The flowers can be eaten in salads and the immature seeds pickled and used like capers.

Grow Tropaeolum majus 'Orange Troika' in well-drained soil in full sun. Sow seed direct from mid-spring.

Plant calendar

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Tropaeolum ‘Orange troika’ and wildlife

Tropaeolum ‘Orange troika’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Tropaeolum ‘Orange troika’ poisonous?

Tropaeolum ‘Orange troika’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Tropaeolum 'Orange Troika'
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