Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Dark velvety flowers
Growth Habit
Trailing and spreading
Bloom Season
Spring to autumn
Flavour Profile
Mild peppery leaves and flowers
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non-GMO
Plant Type
Flowering Annual
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
25–30 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Annual in all zones
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
25–30 cm
Planting Depth
2–3 cm
Growing Conditions
Sunny location
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Black Velvet Nasturtium a popular flowering plant?
What makes Black Velvet Nasturtium a popular flowering plant?
Black Velvet Nasturtium is admired for its velvety deep burgundy to near-black blooms, contrasting green foliage, and compact trailing growth habit, making it a popular choice for borders, containers, hanging baskets, and cottage garden displays.
Where can Black Velvet Nasturtium be grown?
Where can Black Velvet Nasturtium be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, borders, raised beds, hanging baskets, window boxes, and containers with well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Can Black Velvet Nasturtium be grown in containers and hanging baskets?
Can Black Velvet Nasturtium be grown in containers and hanging baskets?
Yes, its compact, trailing growth habit makes it well suited for hanging baskets, patio planters, window boxes, container gardens, and edging, where it creates an attractive cascading display.
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded blooms helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage continuous flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Black Velvet Nasturtium provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Black Velvet Nasturtium provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce abundant deep, velvety blooms and lush rounded foliage throughout the flowering season, adding lasting color, texture, and ornamental appeal to gardens, patios, balconies, and containers under suitable growing conditions.