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Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa' (Indian cress, Nasturtium)

Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Park Seed

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Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus 'Jewel of Africa' troe-pay-OH-lum MAY-jus Common Name: Indian cress, Nasturtium Genus: Tropaeolum
This climbing, old-fashioned cultivar grows to 8 feet tall. In summer and fall, it bears flowers of maroon, yellow, cream, and orange, and in-between shades of peach, apricot, salmon, and scarlet. The leaves are marbled with white variegation. The leaves and flowers are edible.
 Noteworthy characteristics: These annuals are suitable for garden edges, herb gardens, covering banks, hanging baskets, and other containers. The species is native to South America.
 Care: Grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. T. majus flowers best when grown in lean soil.
 Propagation: Sow seeds indoors in early spring, or in situ in mid-spring.
 Problems: Caterpillars, flea beetles, black aphids, slugs, whiteflies, viruses.
Height 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft.
Growth Pace Fast Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Orange/ Salmon Flower; Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Suitable as Annual
Style Herb Garden, Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Annuals

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