Tropaeolum majus 'Spitfire'

Also Known As

Spitfire Nasturtium

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 6'
W: 18"

planting zones

1-12

Tropaeolum majus 'Spitfire' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tropaeolum majus 'Spitfire'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: tropaeolaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tropaeolum majus 'Spitfire'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

At last, a nasturtium with the sweet fresh scent we remember loving long ago, found again in this bright scarlet selection. The medium “lily-pad” leaves never hide the flowers. Easy to grow and great as edging for paths or spilling from large containers, nasturtium loves the cooler weather of early summer and fall.