Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’ - condurul doamnei

Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’ is one of the most appreciated varieties of nasturtium, noted for the spectacular contrast between its deep red flowers and dark green foliage with bronze hues. With a compact habit and abundant flowering, this variety brings an exotic and elegant touch to the garden, terrace, or planters.

The brightly colored flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the entire plant is valued both for its ornamental qualities and its slightly nostalgic look, typical of traditional gardens.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Tropaeolum majus ‘Empress of India’
• Family: Tropaeolaceae
• Common names: Nasturtium
• Plant type: annual ornamental flowering plant
• Habit: compact, well-branched
• Foliage: round, dark green with bronze shades
• Flowers: simple, intense deep red
• Flowering period: from June until the first frosts

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers direct sun or light partial shade.
• Watering: moderate; tolerates short dry periods after rooting.
• Substrate: well-drained, moderately fertile.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 15-28°C.
• Maintenance: minimal; removing spent flowers can extend the flowering period.

✨ What makes it special:

• spectacular contrast between red flowers and dark foliage;
• abundant and long-lasting flowering;
• attracts bees and butterflies to the garden;
• ideal for borders, planters, and pots;
• one of the most beautiful nasturtium varieties.

📌 Note: This plant flowers abundantly throughout the warm season. The displayed price is for a plant without flowers.