Nasturtium 'Copper Sunset'

Tropaeolum majus

Genus
Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum)
Species
majus (MAY-jus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Altos, California

Cumberland, Maryland

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Allentown, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Allentown, PA | June 2012 | positive

Having grown many different Nasturtiums, Copper Sunset remains my favorite. The glowing tones in the flowers and its long bloom period m...Read More

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(Zone 6a) | July 2009 | positive

Easy to grow, more compact then other types and fragrant.

edited to add: Flowers are deep vivid red and help upfacing abov...Read More

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