Troika Cream nasturtium

Tropaeolum majus 'Troika Cream'

AnnualTropaeolaceae

Troika Cream nasturtium
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Climbing
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerGround coverLow maintenancePollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesHummingbirdsBeesBirds

Notes

'Troika Cream' nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus 'Troika Cream') is an annual for containers, borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It climbs at a rapid rate and tolerates drought. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the fragrant flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer.

Pairs well with Easy Wave Violet petunia, ProCut White Lite sunflower, and Red fescue.