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Crambe maritima

Crambe maritima

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Sea kalePerennialFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 75cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Blue/Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

On top of being a robust and lovely plant for the garden, sea kale (Crambe maritima) is edible, too. Glaucous mounds of this herbaceous perennial can often be spotted growing on shingle beaches.

In early summer clusters of white honey-scented flowers appear that attract a range of pollinating insects. The very young leaves and stems can be eaten raw or steamed, but the best flavour is thought to come from plants that have been forced, as you would with rhubarb. Find out how to grow sea kale for more advice. It's also a great addition to gravel and coastal gardens, where it'll combine beautifully with plants like sea thrift and kniphofia.

For best results, grow Crambe maritima in full sun or partial shade in deep, fertile, well-drained soil. Cut back in autumn.

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Crambe ‘Maritima’ and wildlife

Crambe ‘Maritima’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Crambe ‘Maritima’ poisonous?

Crambe ‘Maritima’ 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

People