Intense orange flowers are produced from June to September and are attractive to bees. Grows to 30cm high and 45cm across in a well-drained pot or border in the sun. Prefers a poor soil so don't use a rich compost.
The leaves, flowers and unripe seed are all edible.
Nasturtium 'Empress of India'
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Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes (but avoid heavy clay)
Drainage: Well drained
Life cycle: Annual (flowers in its first year and then dies)
Hardiness: Tender (dies with the first frost)
Fully hardened off plugs are supplied in 4-8oz pots in early spring and young plants in 8oz pots are provided in late spring and summer.