Crambe cordifolia - P11

Description
The Flowering sea kale (Crambe cordifolia) is a very popular container plant. Its decorative flowers are star-shaped and appear from May to June. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The medium green leaves are roundish. The location should be as sunny as possible. A well-drained and nutrient-rich soil is ideal. Under favourable conditions, the Flowering sea kale reaches a height of approx. 1.8 m and grows up to 1.5 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers

leaves
The leaves of the Flowering sea kale are medium green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Flowering sea kale has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Planting partner
The Flowering sea kale sets beautiful accents together with: Magellan bluegrass, catmint.

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Crambe cordifolia forms star-shaped, white flowers arranged in panicles from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Privacy screen, solitary planting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture