Overview

Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR is a clump forming annual biennial in the genus Spinacia, part of the Amaranthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include patio and container plants.

About

Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR is a clump-forming annual biennial in the Amaranthaceae raised for patio and container culture. It has deciduous foliage and suits full sun or partial shade. Performs on a wide range of soils from chalk to sand, preferring moist but well-drained conditions. Best sited on south-, east- or west-facing, sheltered aspects and carries a UK hardiness rating of H4 (average).

About the genus

Spinacia is a flowering plant genus in the subfamily Chenopodioideae of the family Amaranthaceae. The most common member is spinach.

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In the garden

Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR sits in the genus Spinacia within the Amaranthaceae and presents as a clump-forming annual or biennial suited to container culture. Seasonally it is used through summer and into autumn, producing deciduous foliage across that period. Grow it where it receives full sun or partial shade and where exposure is sheltered, avoiding the coldest winds. Soil is forgiving: chalk, clay, loam or sand are all acceptable provided the medium remains moist but well drained. It tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH, so site choice can be driven more by aspect and protection than by soil chemistry. The plant carries a UK hardiness of H4, which equates to average winter hardiness for many cultivated sites in Britain; sheltered, south- or west-facing positions reduce winter stress. Its compact, clump-forming habit and seasonality make Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR particularly suitable for patios and containers where moisture can be managed and shelter provided. Planted on a protected terrace or balcony it will maintain foliage through summer into autumn, offering a predictable seasonal presence where larger border planting might be less appropriate.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Spinacia

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Spinacia oleracea 'Ssb661131'PBR

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to damage by slugs and pigeons

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to spinach downy mildew

Frequently asked questions