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Nasturtium, Butterscotch

$3.00


Mature Plant Size: 10-12″x12-15″

Butterscotch Nasturtium produces warm, golden-tan double blooms with a subtle apricot blush, a soft twist on nasturtium’s usual vivid orange and red tones.

At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Butterscotch Nasturtium transplants are grown for compact bushy habit and abundant bloom suited to Austin’s cool-season beds and containers.

3 in stock

Care Instructions
Watering

Moderate water needs; drought tolerant once established
Overwatering and rich soil favor leaves over flowers

Fertilizing

Little to no fertilizer needed; skip nitrogen-heavy feeds

Pruning & Maintenance

Pinch growing tips to encourage bushier growth and more blooms
Harvest flowers and young leaves continuously for salads

Common Issues

Aphids (especially black aphids, which favor nasturtium)
Declines quickly once summer heat arrives

A reliable cool-season flower for Austin, thriving in the same window as pansies and violas
Both flowers and peppery leaves are edible, making it a favorite for garnishing salads

Seasonal Notes
Fall

Primary planting window; grows and blooms through the cool season

Winter

Tolerates light frost; may need protection in a hard freeze

Spring

Secondary planting window; blooms until heat arrives

Summer

Declines quickly in heat; not recommended for summer planting

Best Time to Plant in Austin

Fall (September-October) and early spring (February-March); avoid summer heat
Ideal soil temperatures: 55-75 F

Sun Requirements

Full sun to part shade
Minimum 5-6 hours daily

Spacing

8-12 inches apart

Soil

Average to poor, well-draining soil — rich soil produces more foliage than flowers
pH 6.0-8.0

Watering After Planting

Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist until established, then reduce

  • Tomatoes
  • Squash
  • Cucumbers
  • Cabbage
  • Radish

Nasturtium is generally considered non-toxic to:

  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Horses

In fact, nasturtium flowers and leaves are edible and peppery-flavored for humans; large quantities may cause mild digestive upset in pets.

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