Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'PBR — Upright, Bushy, Columnar

Overview

Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'PBR is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'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 'Swift Utility' PBR is an annual or biennial cultivar within the Brassica genus, known for its upright, bushy, and columnar growth habit. It features evergreen, glaucous leaves and thrives best in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect, ideally in sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline soils such as loam, sand, or chalk, maintaining moisture without waterlogging. Suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, 'Swift Utility' is hardy to UK zone H5 and is propagated by seed, offering interest throughout spring, summer, and 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 'Swift Utility'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 'Swift Utility'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 'Swift Utility'PBR?

Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'PBR need?

Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'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 'Swift Utility'PBR hardy in the UK?

Brassica napus 'Swift Utility'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 'Swift Utility'PBR?

Seed.

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