Nasturtium - Dwarf Jewel Mix

$1.59

When the blossom passes its peak, pinch off to the base of the stem. The Nasturtium Dwarf Jewel Mix, 'Tropaeolum minus', is a surprisingly easy plant to grow with edible flowers that appear above the foliage 6 weeks after planting. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers. Nasturtiums perform well in bad soil, but is comfortable in average garden soil that is not overly fertile. This Nasturtium prefer full sun but will withstand some shade. The Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium has 2 to 21/2 inch flowers that bloom 6 weeks after sowing. Flower colors are shades of orange and yellow. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders. They will bloom all season until fall. ... more info

Bean Pole - Runner - Scarlet Emperor The Scarlet Emperor is grown for the flowers and the sweet pods. A little known fact is that this runner bean has an extremely rich beany sweet flavor when picked young. The Scarlet Emperor is an annual and is very frost sensitive. With such magnificent slender clusters of rich red flowers, the Scarlet Emperor is predominantly used as a flowering screen, vine, or fence cover. Pole types have 3 to 7 foot long vines. Plant after the last average frost date. The Bean Pole Runner Scarlet Emperpr, 'Phaseolus coccineus', has large sprays of brilliant rich, red flowers that contrast against deep green foliage. They have up to 12 inch long pods at maturity. The pods may also be shelled for green or dried beans when pods mature. Scarlet Emperor beans prefer rich, organic, well drained, warm soils.