Herb
Whirlybird
B tier
Whirlybird nasturtiums hold flowers above the foliage on longer stems—easier to pick for the kitchen—and often lack the deep spur of older types, making the bloom more open. Colours run through the warm spectrum; flavour is classic pepper-cress. Built for cut-flower-style harvest of edible blooms. Leaves still work in butter and salads.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Cut Flower EdibleGarnishSalad
Traits
Culinary FlowerEasy HarvestEasy PickOpen BloomOpen FlowerPepperyUpward Flower
History
Whirlybird types were bred for upward-facing, easy-pick nasturtium flowers.
Market and home gardeners adopted Whirlybird for bouquet and plate use.
Edible flower farms grew Whirlybird for stem length and colour range.
Whirlybird stayed a standard named nasturtium for culinary bloom harvest.