Brassica oleracea (Botrytis Group) 'Sunset'
cauliflower 'Sunset'
A compact cauliflower, forming distinctive golden yellow to bright orange curds wrapped in deep green leaves. Sow in spring to harvest in late summer and early autumn; baby heads make a colourful addition to salads
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Brassicas can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, most are upright with alternate, often glaucous leaves, long taproots and clusters of cross-shaped, yellow or white flowers. The genus includes a number of species bred to produce food crops, such as cabbages, turnips, mustards and oilseed rape, as well as others grown for their ornamental value
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Sow seed outdoors in deep, fertile but firm, soil that isn't too acidic. If space is limited, start the seeds in modules or seedtrays and plant outside when big enough to handle easily (about 5 or 6 leaves). Watering through the summer months is very important. See cauliflower cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to flea beetle, cabbage caterpillars, pigeons and snails, although once plants are established, this damage isn't usually severe. May also be susceptible to cabbage root fly and mealy cabbage aphid
Diseases
May be susceptible to club root, brassica downy mildew and brassica white blister
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