Lettuce 'Rouge d'Hiver' 'Rouge dHiver'

Lettuce 'Rouge d'Hiver' is a striking and hardy Cos-type lettuce, recognised for its beautiful reddish-bronze outer leaves and green heart. This heirloom variety offers a crisp texture and excellent flavour, particularly well-suited for cultivation in cooler conditions. Plants typically form upright heads, reaching 20-30cm in height and spread. It is valued for its exceptional cold tolerance, making it an excellent choice for overwintering or for autumn and early spring sowings in the UK, providing fresh salads when other varieties are scarce. 'Rouge d'Hiver' thrives in full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: Jun, Jul.