Mr Fothergills Nasturtium African Queen Seeds – Trailing

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium African Queen Seeds Trailing produce bright, single flowers set above striking green-and-white marbled foliage, making them ideal for adding colour, texture and pollinator appeal to sunny containers, baskets and vertical garden features.

Key Features

• Bright single flowers in warm, mixed colours

• Distinctive marbled foliage for added visual interest

• Trailing and climbing habit ideal for trellis, fences and large containers

• Attractive to bees and butterflies

• Easy to grow hardy annual for reliable summer colour

• Suitable for hanging baskets, tubs and borders

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Nasturtium African Queen Seeds Trailing (Tropaeolum majus) offer a vibrant and decorative planting option for gardeners looking to combine colourful flowers with unusual foliage. This popular variety produces an abundance of cheerful blooms in warm shades of red, orange and yellow, beautifully displayed above cool-toned, marbled leaves that remain attractive throughout the season.

The vigorous trailing stems can be trained over trellis, fences or allowed to cascade from hanging baskets and containers, making this nasturtium a versatile choice for a wide range of garden settings. Easy to grow and tolerant of poorer soils, African Queen performs best in full sun and requires very little maintenance. Its nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, helping to support garden wildlife while providing long-lasting summer colour.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower Seeds

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual

• Genus: Climbing Plants

• Flower Colour: Mixed

• Plant Height / Spread: Up to 150cm (60in)

• Situation: Full Sun

• Habitat: Bushy, Trailing

• Suitable for Containers: Yes

• Suitable for Hanging Baskets: Yes

• Attractive to Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies

Sowing & Care Tips

• Sow outdoors from April to June, 1.5cm (“) deep, where plants are to flower

• Sow two seeds together every 20cm (8″), removing the weaker seedling after germination

• Alternatively, sow indoors from February to May for earlier flowers

• Harden off young plants before planting outdoors once frosts have passed

• Water well until established; minimal feeding required

• Flowers appear from June to October

Why Choose Mr Fothergills Nasturtium African Queen Seeds Trailing?

Combining vibrant flowers, decorative foliage and easy care, Mr Fothergills Nasturtium African Queen Seeds Trailing are an excellent choice for containers, baskets and vertical planting. Perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens, they deliver reliable summer colour with minimal effort.