Nasturtiums are easy to grow, vigorous annuals with large disc-shaped leaves that smell like capers and bright flowers from mid-summer onwards. They're a magnet for bees and can be used to lure small and large white butterflies away from brassica crops. Tropaeolum majus 'Empress of India' is a non-trailing nasturtium, bearing deep red, semi-double flowers in contrast with purple-green leaves.
The flowers and leaves can be eaten in salads and the immature seeds pickled and used like capers.
Grow Tropaeolum majus 'Empress of India' in well-drained soil in full sun. Sow seed direct from mid-spring.
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Tropaeolum ‘Empress of india’ and wildlife
Tropaeolum ‘Empress of india’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Tropaeolum ‘Empress of india’ poisonous?
Tropaeolum ‘Empress of india’ has no toxic effects reported.
