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Whirlybird Mix nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus)

Whirlybird Mix nasturtium has confirmed characteristics that help you plan its placement and cultivation. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage.
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Common nameWhirlybird Mix nasturtium
FamilyBegoniaceae
GenusTropaeolum
Speciesminus
CultivarWhirlybird Mix
TypeNon-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds
Botanical nameTropaeolum minus

Whirlybird Mix nasturtium (Tropaeolum minus) Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage. Use them to add colour to and decorate your salads. Growth is worth checking after major changes in temperature, light exposure, rainfall, or watering frequency.

The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day.

This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season. Gradual hardening helps reduce transplant stress when seedlings have been started indoors before moving into the garden.

In the garden

Exposure
Sun or partial shade
Life cycle
Annual

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

Cover to approximately twice the seed size

Spacing / density

Allow for a 30-to-45-cm spread

Germination temperature

13 to 18°C

Germination time

7 to 14 days

Sowing period

Indoors 2 weeks before final frost or directly after frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

For best results with Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage. Use them to add colour to and decorate your salads. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

Light, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soil

Minimum temperature

Frost tender during annual production

Care level

Easy

Watering

For Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, check soil moisture before watering and adjust frequency to weather and observed growth. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Soil type

This variety prefers soil or growing medium that follows the drainage and texture information published for Whirlybird Mix nasturtium. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Fertilization

Fertilization for Whirlybird Mix nasturtium can remain moderate and be adjusted to soil fertility and observed vigour. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Moisture

Consistent without saturation

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for Whirlybird Mix nasturtium relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage. Use them to add colour to and decorate your salads. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires.

Container growing

Container growing

Recommended pot size

At least a 25 to 30 cm pot with drainage
Whirlybird Mix nasturtium can be considered for a container when volume, drainage, and light match the expected growth. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage. Use them to add colour to and decorate your salads. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day.
Photo de Capucine 'Whirlybird Mix'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Bloom and dimensions

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

30 cm (11.8 in)

Width / spread

20 cm (7.9 in)

Flower color

Mixed colours

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Round green foliage

Growth rate

Moderate

Growth habit

Compact

Fragrance

No particular fragrance confirmed

Bloom period

Flowering of Whirlybird Mix nasturtium can be appreciated according to the timing, colour, and garden role described for this variety. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds.

Fruiting

These bright flowers, with varied colours, as well as their leaves, are edible and perfect for flavouring or decorating a salad. The flowers and leaves are edible and can be used to flavour and decorate a salad. Published pairings for Nasturtium 'Whirlybird' mix include its large, simple, spurless flowers that face upwards, clearly visible above the foliage; flowers and leaves are edible.

Days to maturity

8 to 10 weeks
Photo de Capucine 'Whirlybird Mix'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Les fleurs et jeunes feuilles sont comestibles seulement si la culture n’a reçu aucun traitement incompatible avec l’alimentation. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.

Garden use

Whirlybird Mix nasturtium can be integrated into your space by respecting its dimensions, habit, and confirmed garden or culinary use. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety.

Recipe idea

From garden to table

Edible parts

No part presented as food
After harvesting Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, use only the specified edible parts, washed carefully and gathered at the proper stage. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage. Use them to add colour to and decorate your salads. Measured care based on the plant’s condition generally supports better balance than unnecessary routine treatments. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering.
Photo de Capucine 'Whirlybird Mix'. La couleur caractéristique est : couleurs variées. Le visuel permet d'observer les contours, les teintes et la disposition des éléments présentés. Les détails de forme et les contrastes donnent un aperçu de l'apparence de cette plante ou de sa récolte. Cette photographie accompagne la variété nommée afin de l'identifier dans la sélection de semences.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What does the packet contain?
Approximately 40 non-organic bare seeds. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, Tropaeolum minus, is a pollinator-friendly annual reaching approximately 30 cm in height and approximately 20 cm in spread. Large, spurless flowers face upward above the foliage; both flowers and leaves are edible. Flowers and young leaves are edible only when the crop has received no treatment incompatible with food use. Sow two weeks before the last frost or directly after frost at 13 to 18°C; germination takes 7 to 14 days and flowering about 8 to 10 weeks. Choose sun or partial shade and dry, light, porous, well-drained soil. Water without saturating the soil and remove faded flowers. The packet contains approximately.
When should this nasturtium be sown?
Two weeks before final frost or directly outdoors after frost. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, Tropaeolum minus, is a pollinator-friendly annual reaching approximately 30 cm in height and approximately 20 cm in spread. Large, spurless flowers face upward above the foliage; both flowers and leaves are edible. Flowers and young leaves are edible only when the crop has received no treatment incompatible with food use. Sow two weeks before the last frost or directly after frost at 13 to 18°C; germination takes 7 to 14 days and flowering about 8 to 10 weeks. Choose sun or partial shade and dry, light, porous, well-drained soil. Water without saturating the soil and remove faded.
How should Whirlybird Mix nasturtium be watered?
Before watering Whirlybird Mix nasturtium, check the growing medium and foliage so frequency reflects current conditions. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage.
Is this nasturtium safe for dogs and cats?
Yes. The ASPCA classifies garden nasturtium in the genus Tropaeolum as non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Whirlybird is officially identified as Tropaeolum minus, so toxicity is marked FALSE and pet friendly is marked TRUE. Do not confuse it with watercress, which is sometimes called nasturtium in English. Even a non-toxic plant may cause digestive discomfort when an animal consumes a large amount. Fertilizers, pesticides, and growing media also carry their own risks. Keep seed packets and treated plants out of reach. If a pet consumes a substantial amount or develops symptoms, contact a veterinarian and provide the name Tropaeolum along with the products applied during cultivation. Pet-friendly status describes the plant itself, not every substance used around it.
When can you enjoy the harvest or flowering of Whirlybird Mix nasturtium?
Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is enjoyed during the flowering or decorative development period indicated for this variety. Whirlybird Mix nasturtium is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. Confirmed details include maturity: 8-10, height: 30 cm, spread: 20 cm, colour: Couleurs variées. The packet contains approximately 40 bare seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. Whirlybird Mix Large, spur less flowers that are upward facing and borne well above the foliage.

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