Climbing Nasturtium DE LOBB Mixed Seeds Vilmorin - Up to 3 m Tall

Climbing Nasturtium DE LOBB Mixed Seed Packet Vilmorin (Reference: 5185441) represents horticultural excellence for creating spectacular flower beds and lasting planting schemes. This prestigious climbing variety, selected by Vilmorin, the benchmark seed brand since 1743, guarantees a generous display and vigorous growth. Certified for its germinating quality and varietal purity, it is a favoured choice for demanding gardeners, whether dedicated amateurs or landscape professionals.

Benefits and uses

Climbing Nasturtium DE LOBB Mixed excels in many decorative applications thanks to its rapid growth reaching 3 metres in height. For vertical gardens, it dresses pergolas, trellises, fences and arbours in a brilliant curtain of flowers. As natural ground cover, it forms a dense carpet in shimmering colours, ideal for banks, rockeries or areas that are hard to reach.

Eco-minded gardeners particularly value its natural weed-suppressing action: its dense foliage smothers weeds effectively, cutting down on hand weeding. For coastal settings, its tolerance of salt spray makes it a favoured solution for seaside gardens. Balconies and terraces also benefit from how well it adapts to tubs and window boxes, creating spectacular cascades of flowers.

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This variety stands out for its exceptional colour range, from luminous yellow to intense red, taking in bright orange and coppery tones. Its abundant, spread-out flowering runs from June until the first frosts, giving a long-lasting colourful display. The flowers, 4 to 6 cm across, show the spurred shape characteristic of nasturtiums, with delicately crumpled petals.

The orbicular foliage, 8 to 12 cm across, has a unique texture, at once decorative and functional. Its naturally water-repellent surface helps water run off and reduces the risk of fungal disease. Its twining growth lets the plant wind itself naturally around supports, creating dense green structures with no training needed. This nasturtium adapts remarkably well to poor and chalky soils, a rare trait that makes it valuable for difficult ground where other species struggle to establish.

Sowing and practical use

Direct sowing in place is best done from April to June, once the risk of frost has passed and the soil temperature reaches 15°C. Make stations of 3-4 seeds, 30 to 40 cm apart, at a depth of 2 cm. Germination takes 7 to 14 days depending on the weather. To speed up the process, soaking the seed for 24 hours beforehand considerably improves both the rate and the speed of germination.

Putting up suitable supports should come before sowing: trellis with a 10-15 cm mesh, horizontal wires 20 cm apart, or bamboo structures. For use as ground cover no support is needed; the plant spreads naturally over 1 to 2 metres across. Minimal upkeep comes down to moderate watering in dry weather and regular removal of faded flowers to extend the display. No fertiliser is recommended, as it would favour leaf growth at the expense of flowering.

Tips, pairings and expert advice

To maximise the visual impact, pair Climbing Nasturtium DE LOBB Mixed with complementary colours: blue or purple morning glories, black-eyed Susan vine, or runner beans with red flowers. This combination creates multicoloured living walls of striking effect. As ground cover, mix it with spring bulbs (tulips, daffodils), which will flower before the nasturtiums take over, ensuring an ideal succession of blooms.

Permaculture gardeners make use of its natural repellent properties against aphids, whitefly and flea beetles. Planted at the foot of tomatoes, squashes or roses, it acts as a protective companion plant. Its edible flowers, with their peppery taste, brighten up salads and fine dishes. In windy regions, put up light windbreaks to protect the young plants. In a Mediterranean climate, go for an east- or west-facing position to avoid the fierce midday heat. Saving seed at the end of the season lets you carry the variety on: pick the achenes as they turn brown and keep them dry for your next sowings.

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