Introduction
Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) is a charming, compact nasturtium variety featuring soft creamy-yellow flowers accented with warm peach and red markings. Its neat, mounded growth habit makes it ideal for containers, borders, and small gardens. Easy to grow from seed, this dwarf nasturtium adds long-lasting color and edible blooms to summer gardens.
How to Grow Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium Seeds
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Direct sow Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
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Choose a location with full sun to light shade and well-draining soil.
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Soak seeds in warm water for 8–12 hours before planting to improve germination.
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Plant seeds ½ inch deep and cover lightly with soil.
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Water gently and keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.
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Seeds usually germinate within 7–10 days.
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Thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart to allow proper air circulation.
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Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium is well suited for containers, raised beds, and edging.
How to Care for Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium Plants
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Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
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Grow plants in lean to average soil; rich soil may produce excess foliage with fewer flowers.
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Peach Melba Dwarf Nasturtium thrives in moderate summer temperatures.
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Avoid heavy fertilization; nasturtiums generally do not require feeding.
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Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
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Compact plants rarely need support.
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Watch for aphids and provide good air circulation to prevent disease.
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Both flowers and leaves are edible and add a peppery flavor to salads.
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