UK hardiness
Is Alaska Mix Nasturtium hardy in the UK?
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Alaska Mix Nasturtium and the RHS hardiness rating
Alaska Mix Nasturtium is rated RHS H2 (frost-tender, tolerates light frost briefly) — tender, meaning it withstands winter minimums of about 1 to 5°C. In practice that means it needs a frost-free greenhouse or indoors over winter — a UK frost will kill it. The RHS rating describes an absolute minimum temperature, not an average: a single hard frost below its band is what does the damage, so the question is always "what is the coldest night my garden gets?", not "what is a typical winter here?".
This follows the RHS plant hardiness rating system (H1a–H7), the UK standard. For the US growing-zone view, see the alaska mix nasturtium USDA hardiness guide.
Does UK region change it?
Because alaska mix nasturtium is frost-tender, UK region matters less than the simple rule: it does not stay outdoors over winter anywhere in the UK. Treat any time outside as a summer holiday — bring it back indoors once nights drop toward 10°C, well before the first frost, and acclimatise it over a week each way so the leaves do not shock.
Overwintering alaska mix nasturtium in the UK
Overwintering alaska mix nasturtium in the UK means bringing it in: a bright, frost-free room or a heated glasshouse, watered sparingly while growth slows. Do not leave it against cold glass or near an unheated porch. Move it back out only after the last spring frost has passed for your area.
Alaska Mix Nasturtium UK hardiness — frequently asked questions
Is alaska mix nasturtium hardy in the UK?
Alaska Mix Nasturtium is rated RHS H2 (frost-tender, tolerates light frost briefly) (tender, hardy to about 1 to 5°C). It is not winter-hardy anywhere in the UK and must be overwintered under cover.
Can alaska mix nasturtium stay outside over winter in the UK?
No. Alaska Mix Nasturtium is frost-tender — a UK frost will kill it. Bring it indoors or into a frost-free greenhouse before the first autumn frost and return it outside only after the last spring frost.
What does RHS H2 (frost-tender, tolerates light frost briefly) mean?
RHS hardiness ratings run H1a (needs a heated glasshouse) to H7 (survives below -20°C). Alaska Mix Nasturtium's rating, H2 (frost-tender, tolerates light frost briefly), means tender — it tolerates winter minimums of about 1 to 5°C. The rating is an absolute minimum, not an average.
How do I overwinter alaska mix nasturtium in the UK?
Overwintering alaska mix nasturtium in the UK means bringing it in: a bright, frost-free room or a heated glasshouse, watered sparingly while growth slows. Do not leave it against cold glass or near an unheated porch. Move it back out only after the last spring frost has passed for your area.
Does UK region change whether alaska mix nasturtium survives?
Because alaska mix nasturtium is frost-tender, UK region matters less than the simple rule: it does not stay outdoors over winter anywhere in the UK. Treat any time outside as a summer holiday — bring it back indoors once nights drop toward 10°C, well before the first frost, and acclimatise it over a week each way so the leaves do not shock.
More alaska mix nasturtium care
See the full alaska mix nasturtium care guide, its temperature & humidity needs, and the US (USDA) hardiness version of this page.