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Brassica oleracea
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Ornamental cabbageVegetableFamily: Brassicaceae
- Height: 30cmSpread: 30cm
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Flower beds and containers are often short of colour in the winter months, before spring bedding starts its main display, and ornamental cabbages provide one way of filling the gap.
Ornamental cabbages are actually edible when young, although the flavour can be rather strong, but their chief merit is the bright colouring of their loose hearts, increasing in intensity as the temperature falls. Red, pink or white are the usual shades, with green or steely blue hints at the edges of some leaves. They may also be sown in winter for spring display.
Grow Brassica oleracea capitata group in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to shade.
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Brassica ‘Oleracea’ and wildlife
Brassica ‘Oleracea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Brassica ‘Oleracea’ poisonous?
Brassica ‘Oleracea’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
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