Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
it is a type of cabbage
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Habitat
agricultural areas
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
लाल पत्ता गोभी
Ragged Robin
In German
Rotkohl
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Chou rouge
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Repollo rojo
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
Κόκκινο λάχανο
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Red Cabbage
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Czerwona kapusta
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Brassica Rubrum
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cabbage is Acidic and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin
Care of Red Cabbage and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.