Nasturtium - Peach Melba

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Nasturtium - Peach Melba

Peach Melba's beautiful flowers are held above the foliage. The Peach Melba Nastutium has 2 to 21/2 inch flowers that bloom 6 weeks after sowing. These plants will also deter whiteflies, squash bug, and rabbits. When the blossom passes its peak, pinch off to the base of the stem. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date or fall plant in warmer climates. Flower colors are cream/peach with raspberry red markings in the throat. This Nasturtium prefer full sun but will withstand some shade. The Nasturtium Peach Melba, 'Tropaeolum minus', combines the peppery flavor and the cream petals with a throat of red raspberry for a real winner . Nasturtiums are used for edging and borders. 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. They will bloom all season until fall. ... get more information

 

Columbine - McKanas Giant Blend Hummingbirds love the Columbine plant. The McKana's Giant Blend Columbine blooms for 3 to 6 weeks in May and June and earlier in mild climates. The flower colors are blue, pink, maroon, purple, and bicolor. McKana's Giant is a superior strain developed for its very large 3 inch flowers, a beautiful range of colors, and long graceful spurs. Light fertilization helps Columbine. In costal regions, Columbines take full sun. In areas where summers are hot and dry, Columbine prefers light shade. Plant in early spring or as late as 2 months before the first fall frost. The Columbine McKana's Giant Blend, Aquilegea 'Mckana Giant', displays a beautiful range of flower colors along with graceful flower spurs that makes this tall columbine a must.

Nasturtium - Peach Melba