| | | Family | Cruciferae | | Plant Type | annual | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - 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 | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | loam | | Soil pH | acidic to neutral | | | Description | The showy foliage is greyish fuchsia in colour. | | Typical Uses | Annual, bedding plant, border, container, edging and vegetable garden. | | Special Characteristics | In the fall, Brassica oleracea 'Redbor' (Acephala Group) offers a beautiful display of autumn colour. | | |