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carrot 'Purple Sun'

Daucus carota 'Purple Sun'

Genus: Daucus
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

An annual vegetable with a long, slender habit and purple colour, with feathery green leaves which are very ornamental

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. For more advice see carrots cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to carrot fly

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years