Overview

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Hi 0286'PBR is a bushy, clump forming annual biennial in the genus Beta, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Hi 0286'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include coastal.

About

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Hi 0286'PBR is a bushy, clump-forming annual or biennial cultivar within the Beta genus, known for plants with basal rosettes and fleshy roots. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained clay or loam soils of varying pH. Suitable for coastal conditions, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by seed. Its season of interest spans summer and autumn, making it a versatile choice for different garden aspects.

About the genus

Beta is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. The best known member is the common beet, Beta vulgaris, but several other species are recognised. Almost all have common names containing the word "beet".

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Beta

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Clay, Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Hi 0286'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Bushy, Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Coastal

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris 'Hi 0286'PBR

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to birds, cutworms, lettuce root maggot, root aphid, root knot eelworm and slugs and snails

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to grey mould, lettuce downy mildew, mosaic virus and ring spot

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