Ornamental Kale Songbird Pink 1G

Uses In The Garden

Ornamental Kale is a splendid choice for adding winter color and texture to your garden. Its robust colors and unique leaf shapes make it an excellent addition to borders, providing a striking contrast against other plants. In container gardens, Ornamental Kale can be the star. It also works beautifully in mass plantings, creating a sea of eye-catching and elegant colors.

Furthermore, when planted in groups, Ornamental Kale can create a dramatic and cohesive landscape feature, drawing the eye and adding depth to your garden design. Whether you're looking to create a focal point or simply enhance your existing garden palette, Ornamental Kale is a versatile and striking choice.

Vibrant Colors: They showcase leaves in purple, rose, and creamy white, resembling large flowers more than vegetables.

Biennial Nature: Technically a biennial, it can live for about two years.

Textural Interest: In its second year, it can grow a trunk and adopt winding, whimsical shapes, adding an interesting twist to garden landscapes.

Specification

Care and Maintenance Tips

Nurturing Ornamental Kale is as rewarding as it is straightforward. This hardy plant adds vibrant color to your garden during the cooler months and thrives with minimal fuss. Here are some key care and maintenance tips to help your Ornamental Kale reach its full potential.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil: Prefer slightly acidic, well-draining soil.

Light: Full sun is ideal, but partial shade can help in warmer climates.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting time, but avoid fertilizing during growth to maintain color and prevent legginess.

Temperature: Frost enhances their color. They thrive in cool weather and can tolerate temperatures as low as 5 degrees Fahrenheit.