Nasturtium Seeds

How to choose nasturtium seeds

This hardy annual needs to be sown between March and June outdoors for flowering from June to September. These flowers are also edible and will flower in perfect time to be a key ingredient to your summer salads! Check out the tips below to find the best variety for you.

How to choose nasturtium seeds

Nasturtiums have stunning, symmetrical blooms that come in a massive range of shapes, sizes and colours. They'll be covered in flowers throughout the growing season, making them real value for money. Suttons' superb range of Nasturtium seeds includes the exotic-sounding ‘Peach Melba’ and the ‘Dayglow Mix’; a mix of hot colours that's ideal for hanging baskets.

This hardy annual needs to be sown between March and June outdoors for flowering from June to September. They're also edible and flower at the perfect time to be a key ingredient in your summer salads! Here's some help choosing the best variety for you:

Which nasturtium is best for attracting pollinators?

Nasturtiums are highly attractive to pollinators due to their nectar-rich blooms and long flowering season. For attracting bees and other beneficial insects, Nasturtium ‘Dayglow Mix’ or ‘Jewel Mix’ are excellent choices.

Which variety is best for containers or smaller spaces?

For pots, containers, or window boxes, Nasturtium ‘Little Gem Mix’ is an ideal choice, having been bred to keep a bushy, compact habit – it’s classified as a dwarf variety.

Which Nasturtium variety is best for edible flowers or peppery flavour?

All Nasturtium varieties are edible. For a mild, peppery flavour to pep up salads, ‘Peach Melba’ and Nasturtium ‘Milkmaid’ are popular options.

Which Nasturtium variety is best for ground cover or hanging baskets?

For a vigorous, trailing habit that works well as ground cover or cascading from hanging baskets, ‘Jewel of Africa Mix’ and ‘Flower Carpet Dayglow Mix’ are great selections.

Which variety offers a unique or unusual colour?

For distinct and unusual colours, choose Nasturtiums ‘Baby Rose’, ‘Baby Yellow’, or ’Purple Emperor’.

For help and advice growing your seeds when they arrive, read our 'How to grow nasturtiums from seed' article, and get the most from these striking flowers.