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Brassica oleracea var. acephala (Flowering Kale)

Type: Variety | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000248



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Capparales
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Variety: Brassica oleracea var. acephala
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Ornamental
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Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
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Leaf Colour edit
  • Red
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
  • Yellow
Leaf Shape edit
  • Obtuse
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
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Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087) wrote on Sep 11 2008
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A lovely annual grown for the decorative foliage. It can tolerate temperatures as low as -5 deg C/23 deg F and still look good.

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Brassica oleracea var. acephala (Flowering Kale)
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