Dwarf Nasturtium 'Lady Bird'

Tropaeolum minus

How to grow Dwarf Nasturtium 'Lady Bird'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lady Bird is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Lady Bird tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Lady Bird from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Lady Bird

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lady Bird is a tender plant.

Harvesting Lady Bird