Description
Botanical Name:
Brassica oleracea
Common Names:
Blue Kale
Plant Type:
Annual Veg
Plant Habit:
Upright clumping
Mature Height:
40m
Mature Width:
40cm
Position:
Sun
Semi-Shade
Soil Type:
Well Drained
Description:
Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is a hardy, compact variety reaching only 30-45cm in height. Its leaves are densely curled and have a delicate, tender quality. The frilly leaves have a dark blue-green colour that deepens with cooler weather, which also improves the flavour. The taste is a little more bitter than Red Russian Kale, but this may depend on when the leaves are harvested.
This kale is one of the hardiest brassicas and is good in windy gardens or just as a decorative garden plant in exposed areas. It is often mistaken for an ornamental plant and is quite nice as a backdrop in a flower garden. This vegetable is a good option for very cold winter gardens when no other vegetables will grow.
Dwarf Blue Curled Kale is one of several curled cultivars and is a Borecole Hertiage Variety introduced prior to 1865. This kale is officially identified as Brassica oleracea var sabellica and common names may include ‘Dwarf Curlies’ or Scotch Kale.
Plant Uses:
Containers or tubs
General garden use
Winter veg planting
Additional Details
- SKU:
- 74498