Grow Flowering Cabbage for its Great Color- Ornamental for Fall, Planters, Decorating Ornamental cabbage is an annual plant that is very beautiful, with leaves that either stand straight or spread out. These leaves, that are smooth or ruffled up, and have rosette centres in many color combinations of pink, purple, red, or white mixed with green leaves. Surprising and colorful, it will decorate your pots, flower beds and edges. Bouquets can even be prepared from them, especially from long-stemmed varieties. Name ? Brassica oleracea Height ? 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) Sow at the end of spring and transplant directly to the plot about 1 month after sowing. Bury the root crown deep, because the head of ornamental cabbage can grow quite heavy. Ornamental cabbage loves rather rich and cool soil. Avoid waterlogged soil. A good deal of sunlight is preferable, even though it can tolerate part sun. Under full shade, colors won?t be as intense. Space plants at least 20 inches (50 cm) apart. Potted ornamental cabbage is ideal for garden boxes, pots and other containers. It makes for a perfect addition to terraces and balconies. Your ornamental cabbage will stay as beautiful as ever when the temperature drops below freezing! Note: this type of cabbage is perfectly edible, but don?t expect wonders. Taste isn?t what it was bred for. It has a very bitter taste? ornamental cabbage is more often used as a food garnish. It may be consumed with a double-boiling method to reduce bitterness or sauteed in olive oil. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only Add this item to your cart and keep shopping-- at https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger-2i55iwk =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!