Nasturtiums are best known for their fiery colors of reds, oranges, yellows and golds.
Looking like a Victorian lady's parasol, these dainty flowers are framed by round emerald green leaves.
For a brilliant splash of color in the garden try planting the bright red 'Empress of India' Nasturtiums.
Or, light up a flowerbed with the fiery yellow of the 'Whirlybird' variety.
To celebrate the flavors of summer plant a few 'Creamsicle' Nasturtium plants.
The orange sherbet and vanilla blooms with cherry accents are a wonderful way to decorate an outdoor patio.
Planting Spaces Nasturtium come in vines and dwarf plants so they can be placed just about anywhere in a garden.
Their bright colors are quite impressive wherever they are planted.
Line a walkway that sits in full sun with 'Alaska' in hues of orange, red and yellow.
The leaves are streaked with tan against light green foliage.
The leaves almost seem to glow with the setting sun.
Baskets are another popular way to display Nasturtiums.
Try putting 'Double Dwarf Jewel Mix' in a hanging patio basket.
The flowers come in several colors including mahogany, yellow and rose and look quite lovely glistening in the midday sun.
Try running the vine variety up a light pole or porch trellis.
'Semi-Tall Double Gleam' Nasturtium can climb up to four feet and some can reach close to ten feet tall.
Combining Nasturtium with other blooms can make quite an amazing combination.
Use Lavender in combination with a gold Nasturtium.
Or plant Wax Begonias with fiery colored varieties.
For dramatic color plant Nasturtium amongst a dark Ivy.
Fun Facts

• Nasturtiums are edible and look quite attractive in a summer salad.
  
• These plants are considered an annual flower and bloom from summer through to late fall.
  

Features

• Nasturtiums can be grown in all zones and love full sun.
  
• The soil must be well drained.
  
• These blooms are very easy to grow.
  
• The flowers are quite drought tolerant.