Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds

Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds

Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds produce a vibrant display of cheerful flowers in shades of red, orange, yellow, and cream on neat, compact plants. This charming dwarf nasturtium is perfect for adding long-lasting colour to borders, containers, window boxes, and raised beds, making it an excellent choice where space is limited.

Unlike trailing varieties, Tom Thumb Mixed forms tidy, bushy plants that flower continuously from early summer until the first frosts. Both the brightly coloured flowers and rounded leaves are edible, adding a peppery flavour and decorative touch to salads, sandwiches, and summer dishes. The nectar-rich blooms are also highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this colourful annual flower is ideal for gardens of all sizes and is particularly well suited to patios, balconies, and beginner gardeners.

Key Features

Compact dwarf nasturtium with a vibrant mix of flower colours.

Produces masses of blooms from summer until the first frosts.

Bushy, non-trailing plants ideal for smaller spaces.

Edible flowers and leaves with a mild peppery flavour.

Excellent for borders, containers, window boxes, and raised beds.

Highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.

Easy to grow and suitable for beginner gardeners.

How to Grow Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds

Sow Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds indoors from March to April or directly outdoors from April to June after the risk of frost has passed.

Sow seeds approximately 2cm deep into moist, well-drained soil or compost. Germination usually takes 10–14 days.

Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering display, although plants will also tolerate light shade.

Space plants around 20–25cm apart to allow them to develop their naturally compact, bushy habit.

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.

Nasturtium Growing Tips

Grow in poorer soils for the best flower production.

Avoid excessive feeding, as rich soils encourage foliage rather than flowers.

Water during prolonged dry periods, especially in containers.

Harvest flowers and young leaves regularly for culinary use.

Allow some flowers to set seed for natural self-sowing if desired.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tom Thumb Mixed a trailing nasturtium?
No, Tom Thumb Mixed is a compact dwarf nasturtium that forms neat, bushy plants.

Are the flowers edible?
Yes, both the flowers and leaves are edible and have a pleasant peppery flavour.

Can Tom Thumb Mixed be grown in containers?
Yes, its compact habit makes it ideal for pots, window boxes, containers, and small gardens.

Does Nasturtium Tom Thumb Mixed attract pollinators?
Yes, the colourful flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.

Perfect For

Containers

Window boxes

Borders

Raised beds

Patios

Edible gardens

Pollinator-friendly gardens

Beginner gardeners