Overview

Raphanus sativus var. radicola 'Revolver'PBR is a tufted annual biennial in the genus Raphanus, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Raphanus sativus var. radicola 'Revolver'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants and low maintenance.

About

Raphanus sativus var. radicola 'Revolver' PBR is a tufted annual or biennial cultivar within the Raphanus genus, which includes herbaceous plants often grown as annual vegetables like radishes. This cultivar thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various soil types and pH levels. It is deciduous and hardy to UK zone H3, making it a low-maintenance choice for patios and containers. 'Revolver' is best appreciated during the summer and autumn seasons.

About the genus

Raphanus is a genus within the flowering plant family Brassicaceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Raphanus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Raphanus sativus var. radicola 'Revolver'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Raphanus sativus var. radicola 'Revolver'PBR

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Slugs and snails, Flea beetles, Cabbage root fly

Disease resistance

Brassica downy mildew, Brassica white blister, Club root, Damping off, Fungal leaf spot, Virus diseases

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