Overview
Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings.
About
Brassica napus 'Ajjax' is a cultivar of oilseed rape within the Brassica genus, which includes a range of annual, biennial, and perennial plants known for their upright growth and glaucous, evergreen leaves. This cultivar exhibits an upright, bushy, and columnar habit, thriving in full sun with a preference for south- or west-facing, sheltered locations. It grows best in fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, and is hardy to UK zone H5. 'Ajjax' is suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, with interest spanning spring through to autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brassica
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Upright, Bushy, Columnar
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Glaucous leaves
- Suggested uses
- Vegetable gardens, Ornamental plantings
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Flea beetle, Cabbage root fly, Cabbage white butterfly, Aphids, Snails, Pigeons
- Disease resistance
- Club root, Downy mildew, White rust, Black leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Damping off, White mold, Root knot nematodes
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR?
Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR need?
Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and chalk. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR hardy in the UK?
Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Brassica napus 'Ajjax'PBR?
Seed.
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