Nasturtium Tip Top Velvet (Tropaeolum majus)

A striking and easy‑to‑grow nasturtium variety from Mr Fothergills, Tip Top Velvet produces rich, velvety‑red flowers on compact, bushy plants that add dramatic colour to your garden. These hardy annuals are ideal for borders, containers, hanging baskets, or patio pots, and are a delight for pollinators like bees and butterflies.

🌼 Key Features

• Botanical Name: Tropaeolum majus

• Plant Class: Hardy Annual (HA)

• Height: Approx. 30 cm (12 in)

• Habit: Bushy, dwarf – neat, compact growth

• Flower Colour: Deep, velvety red blooms

• Position: Full sun

• Attractive to Bees & Butterflies – great for wildlife gardens

• Suitable for Containers & Borders – perfect for patios and hanging baskets

🌱 Why Grow It?

Nasturtium Tip Top Velvet is loved for its bold, velvety blooms that stand out against lush green foliage, creating a striking contrast in garden beds or containers. The compact, upright habit makes it ideal when you want vivid colour without sprawling growth, and the edible flowers and leaves add a peppery zest to salads and garnishes.

🌞 Growing Tips

• Sow outdoors in well‑drained soil after the last frost, spacing seeds about 20–30 cm apart.

• Easy to grow, even in poorer soils — avoid rich fertiliser to encourage more flowers than foliage.

• Flowers from summer through early autumn, offering long‑lasting colour.

Tip Top Velvet is a beautiful choice if you want rich colour and simplicity in your summer garden.