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Flowering Cabbage

Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage'

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Overview

The Brassica oleracea 'Flowering Cabbage' adds stunning texture with its rosettes of wavy-edged leaves in shades of green, white, and purple. This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches in height and width. Ideal for fall displays, it maintains color in temperatures as low as 5°F. Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground cover or border accent.

Sun HalfWater High, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches in height
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Ideal for fall displays, it maintains color in temperatures as low as 5°FFlowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground cover orFlowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The Brassica oleracea 'Flowering Cabbage'Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — often gracing gardens with its ornamental foliageFlowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — is not only a feast for the eyes but also a robust addition to any landscape designFlowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to creamy whites+123

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Climate
Temperate

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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches in height
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Ideal for fall displays, it maintains color in temperatures as low as 5°F
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground cover or
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The Brassica oleracea 'Flowering Cabbage'
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — often gracing gardens with its ornamental foliage
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — is not only a feast for the eyes but also a robust addition to any landscape design
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to creamy whites
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — often with vibrant green outer leaves.<br><br>As a cultivar of cabbage
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — this variety typically does not form a head but rather sprouts broad
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — and flat leaves that can span up to 12-18 inches in width
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The leaf rosettes themselves can grow to a height of approximately 12-15 inches
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — flowering cabbage thrives best when planted in the fall
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — as it can enhance its coloration in response to light frosts
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — but for optimum appearance
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — periodic removal of older outer leaves is recommended to maintain its lush and compact form
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — it's essential to ensure ample space for growth
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — with a recommended spacing of 12-18 inches between plants
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — annual for half
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches, image 19
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — often gracing gardens with its ornamental foliage; but for optimum appearance
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground, image 21
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The Brassica oleracea 'Flowering Cabbage'; rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — is not only a feast for the eyes but also a robust addition to any landscape design; plant in
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to, image 25