Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Flame'

Also Known As

Orchid Flame Nasturtium

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"
W: 18"

planting zones

1-12

Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Flame' plant details

Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Flame' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy, chocolate, 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 Flame'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 8 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy, chocolate, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum majus 'Orchid Flame'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Straight from Child's 1897 catalog featuring nasturtiums in psychedelic patterns of gold, red, mahogany and more, this renewal of long lost Victorian age nasturtiums is fabulous! Easy to grow, it prefers the cooler temperatures of late summer to show off it's best finery.