Overview
Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' 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 'Riccardo Kws' is a cultivar within the Brassica genus, which includes a variety of annual, biennial, and perennial plants known for their upright growth and glaucous, evergreen leaves. This particular cultivar grows with an upright, bushy, and columnar habit, thriving in full sun on fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline soils such as loam, sand, or chalk. Suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, it prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects and is hardy in UK conditions (H5). 'Riccardo Kws' is best appreciated from spring through autumn and is propagated by seed.
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 'Riccardo Kws' 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 'Riccardo Kws'
- 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 'Riccardo Kws'?
Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' need?
Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' 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 'Riccardo Kws' hardy in the UK?
Brassica napus 'Riccardo Kws' 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 'Riccardo Kws'?
Seed.
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