Alaska Nasturtium brings two kinds of color to your garden: cheerful blooms in warm shades and rounded green leaves splashed with creamy white. Its compact, bushy habit makes it a charming choice for containers, border edges, and small garden spaces where every plant needs to earn its place.
What you receive: Approximately 20 Alaska Nasturtium Mix seeds for planting (⅛ oz packet). Flower colors and their proportions vary within the mix.
Why grow Alaska Nasturtium?
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Decorative leaves: green-and-white variegation adds interest between blooms.
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A warm color palette: flowers can include cream, yellow, orange, and red shades.
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Compact growth: a useful fit for pots and the front of a sunny border.
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Suited to modest soils: well-drained, modestly fertile soil suits it better than heavy feeding.
Growing at a glance
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Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus, Alaska Series.
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Life cycle: grown as an annual.
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Light: full sun to partial shade; flowering is usually best with plenty of sun.
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Mature height: approximately 10–15 inches.
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Spacing: 8–12 inches apart.
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Soil: well-drained, not overly rich.
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Sowing depth: ½–1 inch.
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Typical germination: 7–14 days at approximately 60–65°F.
How to get started
Direct sow after the danger of frost has passed. Cover the seeds, water gently, and keep the seedbed moist until seedlings emerge. Thin crowded plants to give them room to develop. For an indoor start, sow 3–4 weeks before planting out and handle the roots gently when transplanting. Water during dry periods and remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom.
Common questions
Will every plant have the same flower color?
No. This is a mixed-color selection, so individual plants and packets can differ.
Why am I getting more leaves than flowers?
Too much nitrogen or very rich soil can encourage foliage at the expense of flowers. Avoid heavy feeding.
Does Alaska Nasturtium need a trellis?
No. Alaska is a compact, bushy type suited to containers and borders rather than a tall climbing display.
