Description
Ornamental cabbage and kale are very close relatives of edible cabbages and kale. sometimes referred to as flowering cabbages, its the leaves that give the plants their color and interest as ornamentals.
Ornamental kale plants (Brassica oleracea) and their cousin, the ornamental cabbage, were developed for their spectacular colors and are not edible. Although they are sometimes called flowering kale, the plants rarely put out real flowe
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Brassica oleracea |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.00 to 1.50 feet |
| Bloom Time | Rarely flowers |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
Flowering kale care is pretty simple. Rule number 1 is not to let the plants dry out. They can, t stand overly dry conditions so they need to be kept well watered.
Ornamental Cabbage care
Growing flowering kale can be done by starting seeds or with started plants purchased from the store. Because the seeds need light to germinate, they can be sprinkled directly on the surface of medium in flats or pots.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | below 60 F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Ornamental Cabbage special feature
Mass plantings. Border fronts. Edging. Containe In fall, mix with chrysanthemums, grasses and aste Colorful leaves make an attractive food garnish.
Ornamental Cabbage uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose