Ornamental kale grows in such a distinctive way, will you like it?
Ornamental kale is a variety of cabbage, and it can often be seen in flower beds. Just its form alone makes it feel like a beautiful large flower.
Other names for ornamental kale
Ornamental kale is also called peony cabbage, flower cabbage, and green-leaf cabbage.
The morphology of ornamental kale
Ornamental kale looks very similar to cabbage, the difference being that ornamental kale does not form a head in the center. Ornamental kale has rosette-shaped leaves, with varieties of different heights, and the leaves are divided into crinkled-leaf and non-crinkled-leaf types. The colors are quite varied and very beautiful.
The growth habits of ornamental kale
Ornamental kale likes a cool climate and has relatively strong cold resistance, so even in cold winter, people can see it growing. Ornamental kale can tolerate shade, but under sufficient light the leaves grow even better. It has a relatively large demand for water and cannot be drought-stricken, otherwise it will grow slowly, but note that it also cannot be waterlogged.
As for soil, ornamental kale generally needs soil rich in humus, with sandy soil or clay soil being preferable. During the growth period, fertilizer needs to be applied frequently as a top dressing.
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