Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' (Brussels sprout 'Irish Elegance') — Upright, Bushy, Columnar

Overview

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' is a upright, bushy, columnar annual biennial in the genus Brassica, part of the Brassicaceae family, with evergreen, glaucous leaves foliage. Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' 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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' is a cultivar of Brussels sprout, an annual or biennial plant within the Brassica genus. This cultivar features an upright, bushy, and columnar habit with evergreen, glaucous leaves. It thrives in fertile, firm, well-drained alkaline soils under full sun, ideally in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for vegetable gardens and ornamental plantings, 'Irish Elegance' is hardy to UK zone H5 and is of interest through spring, summer, and autumn.

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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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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' 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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance'

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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance'?

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' need?

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' 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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' hardy in the UK?

Brassica oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance' 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 oleracea (Gemmifera Group) 'Irish Elegance'?

Seed.

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