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Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream'

Also Known As

  • Orchid Cream Nasturtium

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream' plant details

Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer cream, red and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: cream, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, edible, floriferous, long-blooming, trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new variety sports creamy yellow flowers with brushstrokes of scarlet, the mature flowers color-shift to all scarlet. A fiery jewel of cottage gardens or veggie gardens, it has a gracefully mounded habit and edible flowers to garnish salads and more.

Gardening facts about Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream' plant

How to Grow Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Cream'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • red
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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