Sunset Flowering Kale

Red with green outermost leaves. This is a new development in ornamental brassicas. The sturdy stem grows to a height of 26 inches and the bloom really resembles a rose at the height of bloom. This is a great addition to any sort of long-lasting arrangement. Can also be used in a Christmas wreath as they are lovely and should last for several months. 

20 seeds

PLANTING

Brassica oleracea

Annual

Germination: 6-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-70ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow 1/4" deep

Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors, 3-4 months before full-sized heads are needed, or 3-4 months before your first fall frost date. Transplant 8-12" apart.

Sowing Outdoors:  Around the last frost date or 3-4 months before your first fall frost date. Sow 2-3 seeds every 8-12", thin to the strongest seedling.

Height and Width: 24-26" by 8-12"

Spacing: 8-12" apart

Light Needs:  Sun 

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days

Uses: Cut flowers, bedding plant, fall color

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. For cut flowers with long stems start removing lower leaves once the plant is a foot tall. The color deepens when temperatures fall under 50ºF.