Nasturtiums

Basic Information

Seed Number

223

Seed Name

Nasturtiums

Variety

Canary Creeper

Category

Flower

Plant Family

Tropaeolaceae

Plant Type

Canary creeper nasturtium (Tropaeolum peregrinum)

Planting Method

Direct Sow or Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Apr 7

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 15

Plantable Months

April, May, June

Indoor Start

Apr 7 – Apr 14

Direct Sow

May 6 – Jun 15

Transplant

May 12 – Jun 15

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

4 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

1 weeks

Germination Days

7–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

Not recorded

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

55-65°F

Planting Depth

1/2 in

Plant Spacing

12-18 in

Row Spacing

Not recorded

Thin-To Spacing

12-18 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun to partial sun

Water Needs

Moderate, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogged soil

Soil Preference

Well-drained soil; avoid excessive nitrogen

Minimum Container Size

with a roomy pot and tall trellis

Plant Height

Climbing vine up to about 8-15 ft

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

Yes

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

Page Seed; The Old Farmer's Almanac; MSU Extension

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow after frost or start indoors 3–4 weeks early; transplant carefully
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: Transplant/direct sow about May 15 – Jun 30
Germination Time: About 7–14 days
Days to Harvest / Bloom: About 60–80 days to bloom
Container Friendly: Yes, with a roomy pot and tall trellis
Pollinator Friendly: Yes; flowers attract bees and other pollinators
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Primarily ornamental here; do not assume culinary/medicinal use unless the seed packet confirms the intended use
Perennial?: No in Zone 6B; frost-tender annual
Succession / Reusable Notes: One or two sowings are sufficient; save mature seed if desired.
Zone 6B Notes: Plant after frost and give a tall support. It grows quickly during warm weather but is killed by frost.
Companion Plants: Beans, cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and other pollinator flowers
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Fast twining vine needs support and can climb into neighboring plants. Frost-sensitive.
Sources: Page Seed: https://pageseed.com/product/nasturtium-canary-creeper-2/ | The Old Farmer's Almanac: https://www.almanac.com/plant/nasturtiums | MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar

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Zone 6B: Grow as an annual in Zone 6B. Start indoors a few weeks before frost or direct sow after soil warms.
Germination: Soaking seed overnight before sowing can speed germination.
Harvest: Produces masses of fringed canary-yellow flowers on a vigorous climbing vine.
Seed Saving: Allow seed to fully mature and dry before collection.
Special Care: Provide a trellis, fence or arbor. Canary Creeper is Tropaeolum peregrinum and is distinct from ordinary garden nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus.
Research Source: Better Homes & Gardens — https://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/annual/nasturtium/ — Tropaeolum peregrinum Canary Creeper identity, climbing habit, approximately 15-foot growth and nasturtium seed culture
Research Source: Outsidepride — https://www.amazon.com/Outsidepride-Nasturtium-Canary-Creeper-Seeds/dp/B0062PBBAU — Tropaeolum peregrinum seed identity and yellow-flowering Canary Creeper form
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