| At first glance these huge, perfectly formed blooms look like some sort of exotic Rose. Then, upon closer inspection, they are revealed to be . . . Kale? THE cutflower sensation, this Ornamental Kale is just perfect for the vase, with long-lasting rosettes of stunning red-hearted green! It's no surprise to most gardeners that veggies can be as beautiful as flowering ornamentals, but Sunset and its cousin White Crane really break new ground! The 3- to 7-inch rosettes have dark green outer leaves and a brilliant crimson center, looking for all the world like a Rose. Held atop thick, sturdy stems, they are very long-lasting in the vase. And talk about showy! Plant them in your cutting garden or even in the veggie patch, then cut the blossoms for indoor decoration like no other! Sunset reaches 2 feet tall and about 8 inches wide. It is a cool-season crop, equally suited for spring or fall. To grow larger "flowers," keep the lower leaves of the young plants trimmed, and feed generously until the heads begin to show their colors. Stake or otherwise support the heavy stems as they grow taller. Pkt is 25 seeds. |
