Tropaeolum majus 'Margaret Long'
nasturtium
- 20-30 cm high
- Orange-toned flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Valuable foliage plant
- Culinary use
Sport of 'Hermine Grashof', found in Dublin, Ireland in 1970. Sought after for the garden and in the kitchen. Pot or hanging baskets. Makes no seed.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - October |
| Flower colour | Apricot, Red |
| Leaf colour | Light green |
| Growth habit | Hanging, Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist, Winter dry |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tropaeolum majus 'Margaret Long' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tropaeolum |
| Family | Tropaeolaceae |
| Common names |
NL: oostindische kers EN: nasturtium |
| Origin | Hybrid |
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