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Butterscotch Nasturtium Seeds
Butterscotch Nasturtium Seeds
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Variety Info
Family: Tropaeolaceae
Native: South America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive, tender perennial usually grown as an annual; perennial in USDA zones 10 and warmer.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Period: Late spring to frost
Plant Dimensions: 10"–12" tall, about as wide
Variety Info: 1½"–2" blooms in shades of creamy white, buttery yellow, and butterscotch-orange.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Edible Flower, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall for winter bloom. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 55°–65°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to transplant disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be directly planted in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 14 Days
Seed Depth: ½" – 1"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"–12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–12"
- Gena C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsSep 26, 20245 Stars
Enjoyed growing several of your seeds..interesting selections..
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Stephanie W.Rated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 17, 20245 Stars
Absolutely loved these! Snipped and fed to my lizard DAILY. They kept coming back over and over. Will buy and plant again. Started inside in compostable pots- when transplanting I never touched the roots- I tore the bottom off and placed it right in my garden bed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Becky i. N.Verified ReviewerRated 2 out of 5 starsJan 17, 2026Low Germination, Unique Flowers if you get them
I did side-by-side comparisons of Alaska, Empress of India, and Butterscotch Nasturtiums. The Butterscotch had extremely low germination rates - 20% or less. The other nasturtium varieties had around 80% germination. It's often annoying to germinate nasturtium in the desert, but I think only one plant made it to flowering this year.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningJan 25, 2026Hey Becky,
Thank you for sharing your experience! Quality is very important to us, that's why we frequently send our seed to a third-party laboratory to ensure germination rates exceed federal, and our own, standards. We don’t sell seeds that don’t pass those tests — plain and simple. That said, we also know that germination can be a bit finicky, and 9 times out of 10, the issue ends up being something environmental — like inconsistent moisture, temperature swings, or even the depth the seeds are sown.
I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input.
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Mel G.Verified ReviewerRated 1 out of 5 starsOct 19, 2025Out of the entire packet, not a single one germinated
Unfortunately, not a single seed from this variety germinated. All my other nasturtium varieties germinated and bloomed. I can't say its user error because I've grown nasturtium for years and have had success with all varieties. This was my first time growing Butterscotch and I believe I may have received faulty seeds. I won't be purchasing this variety again unfortunately. Really disappointed.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningOct 28, 2025Hey Mel,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Karen M.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsAug 31, 20241 Star
Only sporadic germination. Did not flourish even with feeding and watering.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
