Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Helen Campbell spider flower, Queen Series spider flower, Violet Queen spider flower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
vacant lots, wastelands, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
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
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, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antinociceptive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Landscape
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
CLEOME hassleriana
Common Name
Broccoli
Cleome, Pink Queen, Spider Flower
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
Pink Queen
In German
Brokkoli
rosa Königin
In French
Brocoli
Reine rose
In Spanish
Brócoli
Reina de color rosa
In Greek
μπρόκολο
ροζ Βασίλισσα
In Portuguese
brócolis
Rainha -de-rosa
In Polish
brokuły
Różowa Królowa
In Latin
Brocoli
Regina Pink
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cleomaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Broccoli and Pink Queen
Season and care of Broccoli and Pink Queen is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Pink Queen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Queen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Pink Queen is Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Pink Queen is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Pink Queen Physical Information
Broccoli and Pink Queen physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Queen height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Pink Queen are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pink Queen flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Queen leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Pink Queen
Care of Broccoli and Pink Queen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Pink Queen pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Queen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.