Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
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Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Winter heath
Broccoli
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
ब्रोकली
In German
Alpine Heath
Brokkoli
In French
Alpine Heath
Brocoli
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Brócoli
In Greek
Alpine Heath
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
brócolis
In Polish
Alpine Heath
brokuły
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Brocoli
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Broccoli
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Broccoli Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Broccoli are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Broccoli
Care of Alpine Heath and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.