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Flowering Kale
An indispensable ornamental for the fall garden. This vigorous variety has wide, colorful rosettes of feathery leaves that resemble huge flowers. Great as an accent plant in the garden or add to seasonal combination pots with pansies and ceratostigma. Well-drained, lime-rich soil is best.
Companion Plants
Dianthus
Marigold
Pansy
Plant Details
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Common name
Flowering Kale
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Botanical name
Brassica oleracea acephala
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Variety
Peacock Red
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Zone
Grow as an annual.
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Light
Sun
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Height
15" (38 cm)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
2-3 times per week
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Bloom Color
Purple
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Bloom Time
No Bloom
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Maintenance
Trim every six weeks
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Adele G.'s collection
- Nadine G.'s collection