Annuals & Biennials

Brassica
ornamental cabbage

Height 9-18 in (23-45 cm)
Planting distance 14 in (36 cm)
Foliage plant
Any well-drained soil
Sunny site
Hardy annual

Ornamental cabbages (Brassica oleracea) are foliage plants ans popular in summer and fall beds for their brightly colored leaves. The foliage opens out from the center and is frilled or deeply wavy, varying from pale green with the midribs often in contrasting colors. The creamy white, pink, or carmine centers look like full-blown flowers. Ornamental cabbages usually grow about 9 in (23 cm) tall, while ornamental kale is twice as high, with colorful feathery centers rising above the foliage. Seeds come in mixed colors. Fall-and winter-growing ornamental cabbages, suitable for container growing, come in single colors or in mixtures.

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