Ornamental kale 'Flowering Kale'
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Colorful and spectacular foliage to brighten up autumn
Ornamental kale “Flowering Kale” ( Brassica oleracea ), offered by OSC Seeds
This ornamental kale is distinguished by its ruffled foliage with vibrant pink or purple centers. Larger and wider than standard varieties, it reaches 50 to 70 cm and creates a striking visual effect as other flowers fade. Highly cold-hardy, it's a must-have for adding late-season color and enlivening autumn flowerbeds.
Propagation: Indoor sowing or direct sowing
Plant height: 50–70 cm
Package size: Approximately 50 seeds
Frost tolerance: Frost resistant
Flowering period/seasonal interest: Early autumn
Companion plants: Pansies, chrysanthemums, asters
Incompatible plants: Other brassicas in high concentrations (risk of common diseases)
Planting and maintenance:
For indoor sowing, start about 6 weeks before the last frost, in a soilless mix. Sow 12 mm deep and maintain a temperature of around 20°C for germination. After emergence, grow at 14°C until transplanting. For outdoor sowing, sow between mid-May and mid-June ; germination occurs in 10 to 14 days . Once the seedlings are 5 cm tall , thin them to 60 cm apart to allow them to fully develop their size and striking color.
