- Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Mixed'
- Common name: Nasturtium
- Family: Tropaeolaceae
- Plant Type: Annual, Herb, Evergreen
Red
Green
Silver
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
The Alaska Series of nasturtiums is rather special because the leaves are conspicuously marbled in green and white. The vivid, multicoloured blooms add to the display. Tropaeolum majus ‘Alaska Mixed’ has flowers in the range of yellow, orange, mahogany or cream, making very attractive, dwarf plants. The flowers can be eaten in salads and the immature seeds pickled and used like capers.
Grow Tropaeolum majus ‘Alaska Mixed’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Sow seed direct from mid-spring.
How to grow Tropaeolum 'Alaska Mixed'
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Plant size
20cm height
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
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A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
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J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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J
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J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Tropaeolum 'Alaska Mixed' and wildlife
Tropaeolum 'Alaska Mixed' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Tropaeolum 'Alaska Mixed' poisonous?
Tropaeolum 'Alaska Mixed' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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