A stunning heirloom Italian eggplant variety, Solanum melongena ‘Rosa Bianca’, commonly known as Rosa Bianca Eggplant, is prized for its beautiful, round, lavender and white fruit with creamy, sweet flesh. This heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant thrives in warm climates and produces delicate, flavorful eggplants that are non-bitter and ideal for roasting, grilling, and Mediterranean dishes.
Solanum melongena ‘Rosa Bianca’ (Rosa Bianca Eggplant)
Solanum melongena ‘Rosa Bianca’
Rosa Bianca Eggplant
A stunning heirloom Italian eggplant variety, Solanum melongena ‘Rosa Bianca’, commonly known as Rosa Bianca Eggplant, is prized for its beautiful, round, lavender and white fruit with creamy, sweet flesh. This heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant thrives in warm climates and produces delicate, flavorful eggplants that are non-bitter and ideal for roasting, grilling, and Mediterranean dishes.
| Plant Type | Annual |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Spread | 2-3 ft |
| Spacing | 2 ft |
| Characteristics | Edible |
| Attracts | Bees, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Heat, Rabbit, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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