Plants > Climbers

lettuce 'Cocarde'

Lactuca sativa 'Cocarde'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lactuca
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An early and vigorous loose leaf lettuce with attractive incised green leaves displaying a reddish-brown edge. Has a very good flavour and doesn't bolt.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Keep harvesting leaves to avoid tough leaves.

Pruning

Cut back and harvest regularly to maintain tenderness of the leaves

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews, leaf drop, downy mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years