Frilled cherry-red blossoms with yellow centers boldly contrast with vivid green foliage. An absolute dream spilling over from window boxes and hanging baskets. Grows 12" tall and can trail 3'.
| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Mix | seeds | open pollinated |
| Cherrelle | seeds | open pollinated |
| Empress of India | seeds | open pollinated |
| Cream Troika | seeds | open pollinated |
| Jewel Mix | seeds | open pollinated |
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Jewel Mix Organic |
seeds | open pollinated |
| Tall Climbing Mix | seeds | open pollinated |
| Peach Melba | seeds | open pollinated |
| Whirlybird 7-Color Blend | seeds | open pollinated |
From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
Annual. The name literally means ‘twisted nose,’ from the Latin nasus for nose and tortus for twist. Edible flowers with a spicy sweet fragrance lend a peppery-sweet taste to salads, with each color adding contrast and subtle variations in flavor. Round leaves also edible, and seeds can be pickled to make “capers.” Formerly used as a remedy against scurvy.
Culture: Blooms keep coming if cut, needs moisture and cool temperatures for optimal blooming. Intolerant of frost. Germinates in 7–10 days at 65°. Cover the seed. Avoid excess nitrogen, but don’t relegate nasties to the worst soil. Likes full sun. Start indoors or direct seed after last frost.
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
