Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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 Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Rote Holunder
Rotkohl
In French
Red sureau
Chou rouge
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Repollo rojo
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
pubens
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Brassicales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage
Care of Red Elderberry and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Red Elderberry 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.