Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa'
radicchio 'Palla Rossa'
A non-forcing chicory variety producing upright heads of maroon-green leaves with prominent white veining and a firm heart which can be harvested between September and November. The leaves can be bitter tasting but blanching can help reduce this. Use in cooking by roasting or in salads
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
1鈥�2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter | Red Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 贰补蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Clump forming
- 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
Grow in fertile, well drained soil. Sow seed direct, 1.5cm deep between April and August. Thin out to 25-30cm apart and harvest between September and November. Alternatively sow indoors from March in modules and transplant out in Summer. See vegetable cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds or sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and rust diseases
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