About

A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers. 'Vriend7' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Spinacia are annual or biennial herbaceous plants, usually dioecious, with upright stems and smooth leaves that are ovate or triangular. Edible species are cultivated for their leaves (spinach)

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould