Ornamental Cabbage and Kale

Ornamental Cabbage & Kale

For late fall and early winter color in containers or in your garden, flowering cabbage and kale plants are excellent choices. These hardy outdoor plants will withstand frosts and even snow, becoming more colorful the cooler it gets. They come in flowering colors of white, pink or rose. The kale plants have a much lacier and crinkled foliage compared to the cabbage which has a much smoother leaf structure. Also, both cabbage and kale can have a very green or a more burgundy colored leaf color as well. Plant these beauties in full sun for the best color, and water when dry. No fertilizer is necessary, as these plants will finish their life cycle usually by late December or early January depending on temperatures.

By Sandy Weinkam
Gardening Expert at A.J. Rahn Greenhouses