Overview

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include vegetable gardens and ornamental displays.

About

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet' is a clump-forming cultivar in the Botrytis (cauliflower) group with deciduous foliage. It favours full sun and performs best in loam or sandy soils that are moist but well drained. Plant on a south-, east- or west-facing, sheltered site in neutral to alkaline soil. It flowers from May to September.

About the genus

Brassica is a genus of plants in the cabbage and mustard family (Brassicaceae). The members of the genus are informally known as cruciferous vegetables, cabbages, mustard plants, or simply brassicas. Crops from this genus are sometimes called cole crops—derived from the Latin caulis, denoting the stem or stalk of a plant.

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In the garden

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet' belongs to the Botrytis group of Brassica oleracea and is grown where both vegetable production and ornamental display are required. The plant forms a compact clump of deciduous leaves and will produce flowers between May and September. Position matters: choose full sun on a south-, east- or west-facing aspect where shelter reduces exposure to cold winds. Soil should be a loam or sandy type kept moist but never waterlogged; neutral to alkaline pH suits this cultivar. With a UK hardiness rating of H5 (hardy), it will survive typical winter conditions across most of the country but benefits from the sheltered aspect noted above. Drainage and consistent moisture are more important than feeding for initial establishment. Use this cultivar in vegetable beds where a neat clump habit is preferred, or include it among structural ornamental displays where seasonal flowering from late spring to early autumn adds a different form to the planting. As a member of the Botrytis Group it bridges kitchen and garden uses, making it straightforward to place where both functions are wanted.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brassica

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Vegetable gardens, Ornamental displays

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Walcheren Winter 3 - Thanet'

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Cabbage caterpillars, Cabbage root fly, Flea beetle, Mealy cabbage aphid, Slugs and snails

Disease resistance

Black rot, Club root, Downy mildew, Foot and root rot, Leaf spot, White blister

Frequently asked questions

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