Nasturtium 'Black prince' - Tropaeolum majus odor.
An unusual nasturtium with velvety dark red flowers. This variety is historically significant and was included in seed catalogs as far back as 1911. Bushy to slightly trailing growth, suitable for beds, window boxes or trellises.
Prefers sun to partial shade and soil poor in nutrients for abundant flowering.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | edible |
| Tropaeolum majus odor. | |
| Seed spacing in the row | 40 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 40 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.