Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Northeast, Heartland, Mountain/Southwest)
Class: Nasturtium
Variety Name: Baby Rose
Genus: Tropaeolum
Species: minus
Year: 2019
Common Name: Nasturtium
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Takii Europe BV
Close Market Comparison: Cherry Rose, Princess of India, Tip-Top Formula Mix
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun, partial sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Compact
Plant Height: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Rose
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 2 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Drought, heat, cold, rain, wind
Garden Spacing: 20 inches
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.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “The compact habit and new flower color made this entry stand out from the comparisons.”
- “Outstanding new compact form opens up many new possibilities for nasturtiums in small space plantings and containers.”
- “The healthy dark green-blue foliage helped highlight the flower color.”
- “Color was consistent from plant to plant and in a shade not commonly seen- a truly rose color!”
- “The flowers contrasted well and beautifully with the foliage.”
- “This plant stayed compact throughout the season with nice deep foliage color.”
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