Planting Black Velvet Nasturtium Flower Seeds

Product Description

Overview
Enhance your garden with the rich, velvety tones of Black Velvet Nasturtium Seeds, a striking variety known for its deep maroon-red blooms contrasted by bright green leaves. These easy-to-grow, fast-flowering plants add bold elegance to garden borders, pots, and hanging baskets. Perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic, low-maintenance color.

Key Features

• Unique dark red to near-black velvety blooms
• Ideal for borders, containers, and decorative gardens
• Fast-growing annual with long-lasting flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus
• Common Name: Nasturtium ‘Black Velvet’
• Plant Type: Annual
• Flower Color: Deep maroon to black-red
• Height: 12–16 inches
• Spread: 10–12 inches
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, moderately rich soil
• Water Requirement: Low to moderate
• Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
• Hardiness Zones: 4–10
• Seed Type: Non-GMO

Planting and Growing Instructions

• Sowing Time: Sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks early.
• Soil Preparation: Loosen soil and enrich with compost for best growth.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds about ½ inch deep.
• Germination Temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F).
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until germination, then water moderately.
• Light: Prefers full sunlight but tolerates partial shade.
• Germination Period: 10–14 days.