Description
Empress of India is a Tropaeolum majus with very dark bluish-green leaves and large blooms from ruby to fiery red. Flowers and leaves add a spicy bite to salads.
Sow 2 weeks before the last frost into early summer in average well-drained soil in full sun. Low-care plants suit beds, window boxes and hanging baskets and draw pollinators.
Features
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Large 2-inch red blooms
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Edible flowers and leaves
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Attracts pollinators and beneficials
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For containers and vegetable companion
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Light: Full sun
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Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
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Life cycle: Annual
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Seed count: 30 seeds
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Germination: 10-12 days, soak overnight helps
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Sowing depth: 1/2 inch deep
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Botanical name: Tropaeolum majus
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Days to flower: 55-65 days from seed
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Height and spread: 10-12 inches x 36-48 inches
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Seller: Seed & Bulb
Customer Reviews
2y***d
VerifiedLove how pretty it looks spilling over my pot!
z*h
Dark leaves look nice even before the flowers.















