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Annual Biennial

Cichorium intybus 'Leonardo'

radicchio 'Leonardo'

A raddichio for late summer and autumn cropping. The large, tightly closed heads take on a good red colour as night temperatures drop

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Green Purple
Autumn Green Purple
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Cichorium can be annual or perennial plants with loosely branched stems bearing toothed or pinnately lobed leaves and dandelion-like, usually blue flowers which close by early afternoon, in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant out young plants 30-45cm apart in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep plants well-watered and remove any weeds. See growing chicory in vegetable cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

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