Overview
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Barbarea, part of the Brassicaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.
About
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' is a bushy, semi-evergreen biennial or annual cultivar within the Barbarea genus, which includes plants with simple or pinnately divided foliage and small four-petalled flowers followed by elongated seed pods. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east-, south-, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including clay and loam, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline, preferring moist but well-drained or even poorly-drained soils. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens and is best propagated by seed sown thinly in trays or small pots, with interest in spring and summer.
About the genus
Barbarea is a genus of about 29 species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. Most are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, with the highest species diversity in southern Europe and southwest Asia. They are small, herbaceous, biennial or perennial plants with dark green, deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers with four petals.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Barbarea
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v)
- Propagation
- Seed sown thinly in seed trays or small pots
- Pest resistance
- Flea beetle
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v)?
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) need?
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) hardy in the UK?
Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v) has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Barbarea vulgaris 'Variegated Winter Cream' (v)?
Seed sown thinly in seed trays or small pots.