Nasturtium Empress of India represents a treasured Victorian-era heirloom, prized for generations for its dramatic color contrast and reliable performance. This 50-seed packet of non-GMO, heirloom genetics preserves authentic heritage stock with documented historical significance in ornamental gardening. The defining characteristic is the striking interplay between brilliant scarlet flowers and exceptionally dark green foliage—a color combination that creates dramatic visual impact and makes individual blooms appear to glow against the deep leaf background. The scarlet hue is particularly vivid and saturated, offering a bold statement in garden compositions where warm color intensity is desired. This contrast makes Empress of India exceptionally valuable for creating focal points and drawing the eye to specific garden areas. The compact, mounded growth habit distinguishes this variety as particularly well-suited for container cultivation and border edging applications. Plants reach 16-20 inches in height, providing substantial presence without excessive sprawl. This controlled growth pattern makes Empress of India ideal for defined planting areas, raised beds, container combinations, and front-of-border positions where architectural definition is desired. The dense foliage and abundant flowering create full, attractive plants even in containers of modest size. Expect reliable blooming approximately 55 days from planting, with germination rates consistently reaching 70% or better—solid performance reflecting the quality and viability of these heirloom seeds. This rapid flowering timeline ensures mid-summer color in most regions with extended bloom through fall frost. These non-GMO, heirloom seeds arrive in environmentally conscious, reusable, and recyclable packaging that supports sustainable gardening practices and minimizes waste. Empress of India is ideal for gardeners seeking authentic Victorian heritage with dramatic color contrast and proven container performance.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing nasturtium flowers in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These Nasturtium  seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.