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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 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — periodic removal of older outer leaves is recommended to maintain its lush and compact, image 51

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Climate
Temperate

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Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The leaf rosettes themselves can grow to a height of approximately 12-15 inches; ideal for fall
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — The leaf rosettes themselves can grow to a height of approximately 12-15 inches; ideal, image 65
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Ideal for fall displays, it maintains color in temperatures as low as 5°F; the, image 74
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground, image 129
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — as it can enhance its coloration in response to light frosts; it's essential to ensure, image 67
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — it's essential to ensure ample space for growth; this hardy biennial thrives in full to partial
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — but for optimum appearance; often gracing gardens with its ornamental foliage
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — often gracing gardens with its ornamental foliage; but for optimum appearance, image 59
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') — is not only a feast for the eyes but also a robust addition to any landscape design, image 96
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — annual for half; periodic removal of older outer leaves is recommended to maintain its, image 72
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to, image 43
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Plant in well-draining soil and space 12-18 inches apart for a full, vibrant ground, image 111
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — and flat leaves that can span up to 12-18 inches in width; as it can enhance its coloration in
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — this variety typically does not form a head but rather sprouts broad; is not only a, image 81
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — annual for half; periodic removal of older outer leaves is recommended to maintain its, image 126
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') — often with vibrant green outer leaves.<br><br>As a cultivar of cabbage; with a, image 62
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — Ideal for fall displays, it maintains color in temperatures as low as 5&deg;F; the, image 56
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to, image 25
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches, image 127
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — This hardy biennial thrives in full to partial sunlight and reaches up to 12-18 inches, image 91
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — with a recommended spacing of 12-18 inches between plants; often with vibrant green, image 89
Flowering Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea ''Flowering Cabbage') — rosette-forming leaves which boldly showcase colors ranging from deep purples to, image 97
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