Overview
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR is a clump forming annual in the genus Lactuca, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, bedding and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel' PBR is an annual cultivar of the Lactuca genus, which includes a range of plants known for their edible leaves commonly referred to as lettuce. This clump-forming plant has deciduous foliage and thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade, making it suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. Hardy to UK zone H2, 'Sonybel' is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, bedding, and conservatories, offering interest from spring through to autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lactuca
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Bedding, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Lettuce root aphid
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, Downy mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR?
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR need?
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR hardy in the UK?
Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Lactuca sativum 'Sonybel'PBR?
Seed.
More in the Lactuca genus
- Lactuca sativa 'Afrodite'PBR
- Lactuca sativa 'Altessita'PBR
- Lactuca sativa 'Analora'PBR
- Lactuca sativa 'Anguilla'
- Lactuca sativa 'Avondefiance'lettuce (butterhead) 'Avondefiance'
- Lactuca sativa 'Azulita'PBR
- Lactuca sativa 'Bachata'PBR
- Lactuca sativa 'Bakura'lettuce 'Bakura'