Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Kornelkirsche
Rotkohl
In French
cornouiller
Chou rouge
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
Repollo rojo
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Brassica Rubrum
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Brassicales
Family
Cornaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Red Cabbage season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.