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Tropaeolum majus 'Mahogany Jewel'

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Family: Tropaeolaceae
Genus: Tropaeolum (tro-PEE-oh-lum) (Info)
Species: majus (MAY-jus) (Info)
Cultivar: Mahogany Jewel

Category:
Annuals

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Chartreuse/Yellow
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	CurtisJones	On Nov 25, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote: From your friends at Botanical Interests: Annual. Blooms spring to fall frost. 12" tall. Full sun or light shade. Majestic deep red 2"- 2 1/2" flowers are a stunning contrast against the bright-green foliage. Edible flowers and foliage are a gourmet treat, tasting like watercress. Every salad should have edible Nasturtium and Viola flowers! Mahogany's rich color is reminiscent of gleaming antique furniture. Adds 'polish' to edging, borders, containers, or hanging baskets! Brighten up your vegetable garden with Nasturtiums - they deter whiteflies and squash bugs. Can even be grown indoors in a sunny south-facing window. Never pamper your Nasturtiums with excess fertilizer - excess fertilizer will cause lots of green leaves and no blooms. They flower best in average garden soil with loose, light texture. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming. Perennial in frost-free tropical climates. 'Nasturtium' comes from the Latin name for 'nose-twister', a reference to its peppery fragrance.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Longmont, Colorado

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