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Tropaeolum minus 'Peach Melba'
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Description
Pale yellow with pearly red highlights on each bloom of the compact plant. For your window boxes, baskets, or for edging the walk.
Direct seed in may where the plants are to grow in sunshine or part shade. Germinates at 18C in 14 days. Blooms in 10 weeks. Space 25cm apart, height 30-40cm. Approx. 7 seeds/g.
The spicy flowers and leaves are edible, they contain mustard oil. Leaves are used as a salad green and young seed pods are pickled like capers.