Songbird Red Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) is a stunning ornamental kale with a compact growth habit and beautiful coloration. It features deeply ruffled leaves that form a tight rosette with vibrant red-purple centers surrounded by blue-green outer leaves. The color intensifies as temperatures drop, making it a perfect addition to fall and winter gardens.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. A cool seasonal plant best grown in spring or fall. Potential insect problems include cabbageworms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, caterpillars, thrips, slugs and aphids. Root maggots may be a problem in some areas. Watch for leaf spots, blackleg, black rot and yellows.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Pansies, Violas, Snapdragons
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*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
