Brassica oleracea 'White Peacock'
Wild cabbage, Spring greens, Flowering kale, Ornamental kale
Also known as Brassica oleracea 'Peacock White'
- Height × spread
- 0.45m × 0.3m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Availability
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About this plant
A cabbage developed for its winter interest this is a stylish combination of creamy white and olive green. The broad leaves have incised, sometimes curly or toothy-edges, and sometimes pink tinted at the foliage edge. The leaves are basically green but with white ribbing, and some of the leaves have more predominantly creamy tints, It makes a very attractive rounded plant that will develop a stem during the winter months. The ornamental kales are susceptible to damage from bad weather and heavy rains which can cause rot at their centres. Give it fertile limey well drained soil in sunshine. It stands 45cm (18in) high with a 30cm (12in) spread.
- Foliage colour
- Green, White
- Variegated
- Yes
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.45m
- Spread
- 0.3m
- Season of interest
- Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Winter garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Bedding plant
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.