COMMON NAME(S)
Kale or Ornamental Kale
BOTANICAL NAME
Brassica oleracea
FLOWERING SEASON-
Annual
Late summer to autumn.
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
Full sun.
SOIL CONDITIONS                 
Prefers soil with high moisture and
good drainage. Sandy loam.
pH
6.5 - 7.5 pH
MOISTURE
Keep evenly moist.
       PLANT HEIGHT                       
Can grow up to 12 inches tall, and
50 cm wide.             
PLANT SPACING
Space about 12 inches apart.
   
FOLIAGE COLORS
Cream, White, Yellow, Blue, Green,
Purple, Red,
Colors can be variegated
PROPAGATION
bedding plants, seed
USES
flower beds, borders, containers or
planters, edgings,
PLANTING INFORMATION AND
FACTS
Grow best in cooler climates. Color
becomes richer with colder
weather. Plant from seed in garden.
Start indoors fro a head start. Plant
out in spring after risk of frost has
past.
Keep it growing.
Pass Flower Garden News
on to Friends and Family.


Garden Menu
GARDENING TOPICS

BASIC GARDENING
CONTAINER GARDENING
SEED SAVING
STARTING SEEDS INDOORS
GARDEN PESTS
GARDENER'S CALENDAR
GARDENER'S DICTIONARY


INTERACTIVE GARDENING

A GARDENING GRAPEVINE-
AT PAPER MEADOWS

ENTER TIPS AND STORIES
READ HOME GARDEN TIPS
READ GARDEN STORIES


FLOWERS AND PLANTS

FLOWER AND PLANT GUIDE
ANNUALS
PERENNIALS
PLANT INFORMATION-
ANNUAL-Ornamental Kale
Brassica oleracea



GARDENING FUN

PRINTABLE PHOTOS
PHOTO GALLERY
HOME GARDEN CONTESTS
CONTEST WINNERS
FLOWERS FOR CRAFTS
FOUND GARDEN TREASURES
FLOWER OF THE MONTH


KID'S GARDENING

KID'S GARDENING
KID'S GARDEN PHOTOS


GENERAL INFORMATION

SHOPPING ON THE INTERNET
ADVERTISING SPACE
SITE MAP
ARTICLE ARCHIVES
HOME
Plant Information

These are general
planting suggestions and
plant information.
A plant's success may vary
due to climate changes
and present weather
conditions.

Some plants may thrive in
other growing conditions,
than suggested.


If so, great and happy
planting!    
Photos
FLOWER AND PLANT GUIDE
Return to Main Plant Guide

Click here
ANNUALS
Return to List of Annuals.

Click Here
FLOWER GARDEN NEWS
PLANT INFORMATION
Kale, or Ornamental Kale
Brassica oleracea
Featured Articles
Container Gardening- Container gardening is
enjoyable for gardeners who have very little gardening
space or want a low maintenance garden.
Read More