Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Nausea
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
sweetshrub
In German
Wirsing
sweetshrub
In French
Savoy Cabbage
sweetshrub
In Spanish
col de col rizada
sweetshrub
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
sweetshrub
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
sweetshrub
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
sweetshrub
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Laurales
Family
Brassicaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Brassica
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.