Marbled White And Green Leaves Nasturtium

Variegated nasturtium leaves are circular shield shaped leaves that grow on a trailing plant.

Marbled white and green leaves nasturtium.

Provide nutrient poor soil for best show as fertile soils promote lush leaves at the expense of flowers. Marbled white and soft green foliage sets off the single cherry red blooms an unusual and coveted shade among nasturtiums which often tend toward scarlet tones. Flowers summer to frost. Variegated naturtium leaves are fragrant with a mustard like scent.

The leaves and flowers of this plant are edible and have the peppery taste of watercress. Add to this vivid multicoloured blooms flowering above the foliage and an unforgettable sight is produced. Provide nutrient poor soil for best show as fertile soils promote lush leaves at the expense of flowers. Alaska nasturtium have green and white marbled leaves that contrast nicely with its bright 2 inch yellow orange and crimson blooms.

They grow in lush clusters and are small and delicate reaching around 15 centimeters in diameter. My nasturtiums planted several weeks ago from seed are several inches high and most of the plants appear healthy except for several that have largish 1 1 1 2 white or cream color blotches on the leaves almost resembling bleach marks.