Description

Tom Thumb is a compact, open-pollinated annual prized for its bright, cheerful blooms and tidy growth habit. This dwarf variety produces a vibrant mix of red, orange, and yellow flowers nestled among soft green foliage, making it perfect for borders, containers, and small garden spaces.

Both ornamental and edible, the flowers and leaves offer a mild, peppery flavor that adds color and zest to salads and garnishes. Its compact size and easy-growing nature make Tom Thumb an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: After last frost
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6–9 inches
• Height: 8–12 inches
• Days to bloom: 50–60 days

Nasturtiums prefer well-drained soil and perform best in lower fertility conditions, where they will produce more blooms and less foliage. Direct sow once soil has warmed and keep lightly moist during germination. Once established, plants are low maintenance and somewhat drought tolerant. Deadheading will encourage continued flowering.

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