1 7

Ornamental Cabbage Seeds for Gardens for Planting

Ornamental Cabbage Seeds for Gardens for Planting

$16.69 USD
$16.69 USD
Sale Sold out

How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in nursery trays or directly in soil
Use fertile well drained soil
Cover seeds lightly with soil
Water gently after sowing
Maintain moisture until germination

Transplant seedlings when they are strong

How to Grow

Place plants in full sun to partial shade
Water regularly but avoid waterlogging
Apply compost for healthy foliage growth
Remove damaged leaves to maintain appearance
Protect plants from extreme heat

Tips

Cool temperatures enhance leaf color
Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer
Use mulch to retain soil moisture

Grow in groups for better visual impact

View full details
About
Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Colorful foliage

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Winter

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

rather than

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Ornamental Cabbage Seeds for Gardens for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Open pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

vegetable

Ornamental Cabbage is a decorative plant grown for its vibrant and eye catching foliage rather than for eating. It develops dense rosettes of colorful leaves that intensify in cool weather. Commonly used in landscape borders flower beds and containers this plant is easy to grow and requires minimal care. It thrives in fertile well drained soil and adds seasonal beauty to home gardens patios and public landscapes.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Autumn

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

2–11

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–40 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000189247

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ornamental Cabbage produce colorful rosettes that brighten cool-season gardens?

Yes. Ornamental Cabbage is admired for its large, vibrant rosettes of colorful foliage that provide striking visual interest during the cooler months.

Does the foliage become more colorful as temperatures cool?

Yes. Cooler weather often enhances the intensity of the foliage colors, creating an even more attractive ornamental display.

Can Ornamental Cabbage be grown in containers, borders, or garden beds?

Yes. It performs well in containers, raised beds, borders, window boxes, and landscape plantings with fertile, well-drained soil.

Will removing damaged outer leaves help maintain an attractive appearance?

Yes. Regularly removing older or damaged leaves helps keep the plants neat and showcases the colorful central rosette.

Can Ornamental Cabbage be combined with other cool-season flowers for decorative displays?

Yes. Its colorful foliage pairs beautifully with pansies, violas, chrysanthemums, and other cool-season ornamental plants in mixed containers and garden beds.

How is Ornamental Cabbage different from edible cabbage?

Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. acephala group) is primarily grown for its colorful decorative foliage, while edible cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is cultivated for its compact leafy heads intended for culinary use.