USDA: 6a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H2 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The annual Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra (red cabbage) yields showy, bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to early summer. This plant has showy, matte, bold textured, fragrant and semi-evergreen foliage that is greyish cyan in colour.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra (red cabbage) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
