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Nasturtium stems can reach lengths of two to three metres. Stems and stalks twist and twine around anything which might support them, even wrapping themselves around each other.
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Looking into the foliage reveals colourful new worlds.
In favourable conditions, stems reach out, wrap and entwine.
Coverage is blanket-like.
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Stems reach ever upwards. Stalks position their leaves for optimum sunlight and flowers call out to visiting insects.
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