Nasturtium Tip Top Rose
2020 AAS Flower Winner
Nasturtium Tip Top Rose

Tip Top Rose is a strong yet compact nasturtium with unique and showy rose-colored flowers showcased above medium green foliage. These 14×18” mounded plants were more floriferous than the comparisons varieties in the AAS trials, producing a bigger and better garden show. The uniquely colored flowers are a great addition to the nasturtium family especially since they don’t fade as they age. Judges described the color as “a warm, bright rose with less of the black undertones typical in nasturtium flowers.” Tip Top Rose remained healthy throughout the season. It makes a great winter annual in warmer climates and a spring annual in other areas, whether used in containers or in the landscape. The whole plant stayed uniform and healthy whereas other varieties struggled.  Bonus: This nasturtium is great for pollinator gardens and both the leaves and flowers are edible!

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Plant Description
Genus:
Tropaeolum
Species:
minus
Common Name:
Nasturtium
Plant Habit:
 Compact
Plant Height:
15 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
 Summer to frost
Bloom Color:
Rose
Bloom Size:
 2 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
Takii Europe BV
Close Market Comparison:
Cherry Rose, Tip-Top Formula Mix
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
 20 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Weather Tolerance:
Drought, heat, cold, rain, wind
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
 Yes
Container:
Yes
Low Edging:
 Yes
Edible Ornamental:
 Yes
How to Grow:

Sow after the last frost, cover seeds lightly with soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear. Space seeds 3-4 inches apart, no need to thin out. 20 inches between rows.

Judges Observations
  • “Tidier plant habit than Cherry Rose.”
  • “Nice uniformity, good healthy color. Blooms are held above foliage as clamied. The whole plot looks really good whereas other varieties have struggled.”
  • “The bloom color was a very interesting and unique pink. This plant would work for container plantings, as a ground cover and for novelty gardeners. It is also excellent for pollinator friendly gardeners.”
  • “This entry DID hold blooms above the foliage, which is novel in nasturtiums.”
  • “Entry continued uniform compact habit throughout growing season.”
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