{"product_id":"variegated-nasturtium-tropaeolum-majus","title":"Tropaeolum majus 'Alaska Series' - Variegated Nasturtium","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA standout variety of nasturtium, \u003ci\u003eTropaeolum majus ‘Alaska Series’\u003c\/i\u003e features striking cream-splashed foliage and a mix of cheerful, edible blooms in warm shades of orange, red, and yellow. Its bushy, semi-trailing habit makes it ideal for beds, borders, hanging baskets, and vegetable gardens. Easy to grow and quick to flower, it brings beauty, biodiversity, and flavour to any sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropaeolum majus ‘Alaska Series’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Variegated Nasturtium, is loved for its ornamental foliage and pollinator-friendly blooms. It’s also a brilliant companion plant in the veg patch, drawing in beneficial insects and deterring pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBushy to trailing, Edible, Fast-growing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTropaeolum majus\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Alaska Series’ (from Latin \u003ci\u003etropaeum\u003c\/i\u003e = trophy and \u003ci\u003emajus\u003c\/i\u003e = large; cultivar bred for decorative foliage and compact habit)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eVariegated Nasturtium, Alaska Nasturtium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNasturtium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSpecies native to South America (Peru, Bolivia, Colombia); this cultivar selected for garden use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo pruning needed – remove faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Trim back straggly stems if needed for shape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. Also works well as a trap crop for aphids, keeping them off veg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun to partial shade. Ideal for mixed borders, containers, and companion planting with veg like courgettes, brassicas, and tomatoes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly during dry spells, especially in containers. Avoid overwatering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePoor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Rich soil encourages leaf growth over flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo feeding needed – thrives in low-fertility soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally non-toxic. Flowers and leaves are edible for humans and safe for most pets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe variegated foliage makes even the leaves a feature! Sow directly after the last frost and enjoy an edible, ornamental display with minimal effort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43132868886781,"sku":"CF1972","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/tropaeolum-majus-alaska-series-variegated-nasturtium-3853517.jpg?v=1753434852","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/variegated-nasturtium-tropaeolum-majus","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}