Photo by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
Used with permission, all rights reserved.
Red Russian Kale
Scientific Name: Brassica napus 'Red Russian'
Plant type
annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 18"-36"
- W: 18"-30"
planting zones
- 1-12
Red Russian Kale plant details
Red Russian Kale is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with blue, green and pink foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Russian Kale
- Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: brassicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, green and pink
- Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Uses: culinary, edible, heirloom
GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Russian Kale
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Red Russian Kale
Gardening facts about Red Russian Kale plant
How to Grow Red Russian Kale
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- pink
- green
- blue
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Brassica for your garden
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Richmond's Pride'
aka Richmond's Pride Kale
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
2a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea var. longata
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 7'-18'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) 'De Cicco'
aka Brassica italica 'De Cicco'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 24"
Width: 24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Italica Group) 'Packman'
aka Brassica italica 'Packman'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Brassica oleracea (Capitata Group) 'Filderkraut'
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 24"-28"
Width: 6"-20"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved