Nasturtium- Peach Melba

Description

Elevate your garden with the delicate and charming Nasturtium 'Peach Melba', a stunning variety known for its soft peach-colored blooms with creamy undertones and vibrant orange centers. This versatile plant not only adds a gentle touch of color to garden beds, containers, and borders, but also offers an edible treat with its peppery-flavored flowers and leaves. Peach Melba is perfect for gardeners looking to add both beauty and flavor to their landscapes.

Key Features:

• Soft Peach and Cream Blooms: Gorgeous peach-colored flowers with creamy shades and a striking orange center, adding a soft and sophisticated color palette to your garden.
• Compact and Bushy Growth: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and small garden spaces, this variety has a neat and bushy growth habit.
• Edible Flowers & Leaves: Both the flowers and leaves have a peppery flavor, perfect for garnishes, fresh salads, and culinary dishes.
• Attracts Pollinators: Known to attract bees and butterflies, this variety helps support local pollinator populations.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow, Peach Melba thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with minimal care required.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual
• Height: 10-12 inches
• Flower Color: Peach, Cream, and Orange
• Blooming Period: Summer to Fall
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
• Watering Needs: Regular watering (keep soil moist, but avoid waterlogging)
• Usage: Ideal for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and edible gardens

Planting Instructions:

1. Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
2. Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.
3. Space plants 6-12 inches apart to allow for compact growth.
4. Water consistently to keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid excessive water.