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Nasturtium Tom Thumb Alaska Mix Seeds for Garden Planting

Nasturtium Tom Thumb Alaska Mix Seeds for Garden Planting

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil

Choose a sunny location

Plant seeds at shallow depth

Water gently after sowing

Thin seedlings once established

How to Grow


Water moderately without waterlogging

Avoid over-fertilizing for better blooms

Ensure good sunlight exposure

Remove faded flowers regularly

Allow good air circulation

Tips

Very easy to grow for beginners

Ideal for borders and containers

Produces continuous colorful blooms

Attracts bees and butterflies

Prefers light and well-drained soil

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Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Variegated foliage

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Compact bushy

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Winter spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Peppery

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Nasturtium Tom Thumb Alaska Mix Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

Nasturtium Tom Thumb Alaska Mix Seeds grow into compact, colorful plants admired for their vibrant blooms and decorative variegated leaves. These easy-to-grow flowers are perfect for edging, borders and container gardens, adding cheerful colour throughout the season. Nasturtiums perform best in sunny locations and require minimal care, making them ideal for beginner gardeners. Their flowers also attract pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Winter

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

20–25 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

Annual plant

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–25 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

2–3 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000129229

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tom Thumb nasturtium grow differently than standard nasturtium varieties?

Tom Thumb stays compact and bushy, unlike taller, trailing nasturtium types that spread further across garden beds.

Why do Alaska Mix nasturtium leaves look speckled or marbled?

This variety's leaves naturally show cream-and-green variegation, a decorative trait distinct from plain green nasturtium foliage.

Does soil fertility affect how much this nasturtium blooms?

Nasturtiums often bloom more heavily in leaner soil, since overly rich soil can encourage foliage growth over flowering.

Can Tom Thumb Alaska Mix seeds be saved for replanting next year?

Seeds can often be collected and saved, though mixed varieties may not always produce identical color results the following year.

How long does it take for this nasturtium to flower after planting?

It typically germinates and blooms within several weeks under warm conditions, making it a fast-growing seasonal option.

Is this nasturtium mix better suited to formal or informal garden styles?

Its casual, spilling growth habit and mixed colors suit informal, cottage-style plantings more than tightly structured formal beds.