Hardy Annual

• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Bedding, Borders
• Special Features : Attractive Foliage
• Height : 9 inches

Description

Large ornamental plants with frilled edges and heart lifting colours for months. Superb in containers. Recommended for charm and impact.

Leaves colour when night temperatures fall to 50F/10C.

Sowing Instructions

Sow in spring for summer bedding or summer (late May or early June) for late summer/autumn planting to replace summer bedding. Sow 1.5mm (1/16in) deep in a good seed compost. Germination takes 14-21 days at 21C (68F).

Aftercare

Water regularly and give weak doses of a high Nitrogen fertiliser every 14 days. Plant out in late summer in beds, window boxes, containers, etc.

NB: The leaf colour change occurs as the night temperature drops in late summer. In late winter they produce a tall flower spike which makes an unusual floral decoration.

Nutritional Information

Eaten raw or cooked, cabbages are an excellent source of Vitamin C. Try to use all healthy outer leaves, as the darkest green leaves contain the most nutrients.