Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium: Compact, Colorful, and Abundant

The Dwarf Jewel Mix nasturtium is a delightful variety that brings jewel-toned colors and compact growth to gardens and containers. This mix combines the easy-growing nature of nasturtiums with a manageable size and a stunning palette of rich, saturated colors that rival precious gemstones.

Color Range and Flower Characteristics

Dwarf Jewel Mix produces single flowers in a gorgeous array of deep, rich tones including ruby red, sapphire blue, emerald green-tinged varieties, golden yellow, and warm orange hues. The color saturation is exceptional, with each bloom appearing to glow with inner radiance. The flowers are held above attractive round foliage on sturdy stems, creating a balanced, ornamental appearance.

The compact growth habit means plants stay relatively small and bushy, making them perfect for edging, containers, and small garden spaces. Despite their diminutive size, these plants produce flowers abundantly throughout the growing season, creating a continuous display of jewel-toned color from early summer through fall.

Growing Conditions and Cultivation

Dwarf Jewel Mix nasturtiums are wonderfully easy to grow, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. These plants prefer moderate fertility and are quite drought-tolerant once established. Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last frost date, planting them about one inch deep and spacing them appropriately for their compact growth.

Water regularly during the establishment phase, then reduce watering frequency as plants mature. These plants require minimal fertilization and actually produce more abundant flowers when not over-fed. The compact growth habit requires little to no pinching, though deadheading spent blooms encourages continued flowering throughout the season.

Garden Uses and Design Ideas

The Dwarf Jewel Mix is perfect for edging flower beds, creating colorful borders along pathways, and filling containers with vibrant color. The rich jewel tones work beautifully in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and formal garden designs. Plant them in groups for maximum visual impact, or scatter them throughout beds for pops of color.

These nasturtiums excel in containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets, where their compact form and abundant flowers create a stunning display. The edible flowers add jewel-like color to salads and desserts, while the plant's natural pest-deterrent properties make it a valuable companion in vegetable gardens and mixed plantings.

In Summary

Fragrant, colorful mix of dwarf flowers in a compact plant usually getting no taller than 12 inches. 

• Nasturtium flowers are one of the most popular edible flowers grown in home gardens. The petals have a slight peppery taste, and the seeds and leaves are also edible! You can even use the seeds as an alternative to capers.

• Not only are the flowers pretty, Nasturtiums are great companion plants! They are also known to deter aphids, whiteflies, cucumber beetles & more. Learn more >

• Nasturtiums should be planted in the spring for a "summer show". Plant in full sun, and in sandy, well drained soil. Generally, the poorer the soil quality, the more flowers the plant will produce! Deadhead your plants regularly to encourage new blooms, all season long. These flowers will self-seed resulting in more flowers for years to come!

• These are PERFECT for beginner gardeners! These annuals are very easy to grow from seed and can be grown just about anywhere, even places that are susceptible to drought.

• The bright flower petals will liven up any garden, with very little effort! They are also GREAT for planting in hanging baskets or containers.