About
A red-leaved butterhead lettuce that makes an attractive addition to the veg plot and salad bowl. Shows good disease-resistance.
About the genus
Lactuca can be annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs, with alternate leaves, milky white sap and daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or blue. The genus includes a wide range of wild plants, as well as species cultivated for their edible leaves (lettuce)
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in moisture-retentive soil. Early and late sowings may need protection from the cold using biodegradable fleece or cloches. See 'growing lettuce' in vegetable cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and lettuce root aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey mould (botrytis)