Winter-Cabaret Ornamental Kale Seeds

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Bullet Points:

• Stunning "Giant Rose" Appearance: The densely ruffled, layered leaves form incredible rosettes that look exactly like magnificent roses or peonies in bloom.
  
• A Rainbow of Elegant Colors: This mix gives you a beautiful variety of soft, pastel colors—creamy white, blush pink, bright magenta, and soft golden yellow—creating a breathtaking tapestry in your planters.
• Thrives Through Snow & Frost: This is the ultimate winter plant! While other blooms fade, these beauties actually prefer the cold and hold their brilliant colors through heavy frost and snow.
• Perfect for Holiday Container Decor: The ultimate centerpiece for your Thanksgiving and Christmas porch pots, window boxes, and festive garden borders.
  
• Long-Lasting Winter Color: Plant them in fall, and enjoy months of continuous, vibrant color from late autumn all the way through early spring.
  
• Easy to Grow: They have shallow roots and are incredibly easy to grow in pots, window boxes, and garden beds. Just water occasionally and enjoy the spectacle!

Product Details:

• Genus: Brassica
• Species: Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group - Ornamental / Flowering Kale - Mixed Colors)
  
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 4 – 11 (Extremely cold-hardy; survives light snow and down to 15°F).
• Days to Maturity: 80 - 90 days (Until full color develops).
• Days to Germination: 5 to 10 days.
  
• Seeding Depth: ¼ to ½ inch (0.6 - 1.2 cm).
• Row Spacing: 12 - 18 inches (30 - 45 cm).
• Plant Height: 8 – 12 inches (20 - 30 cm) tall.
  
• Growth Habit: Low, compact rosette. Features broad, dark green outer leaves with wavy/ruffled edges, and a dense, brightly colored (pink, yellow, magenta, purple, or cream) ruffled center core.
  
• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-draining loam or potting mix. pH 6.0 – 7.5.
  
• Temperature Preference: Cool weather. Requires temperatures below 50°F to trigger color change. Thrives in 35°F - 55°F.
  
• Light Preference: Full Sun (minimum 6 hours) to Partial Shade.

How to Plant & Grow:

• Site Preparation: Choose a location with full sun to partial shade. Ornamental Kale grows best in fertile, well-draining soil. If planting in pots, use a good quality, high-drainage potting mix.
  
• Sowing (Timing is critical!): You must plant this in mid-to-late summer (July to early August) so the heads have time to form their brilliant colors before the hard freezes of winter hit. Plant seeds ¼ to ½ inch (0.6-1.2 cm) deep and cover lightly. Keep soil moist until germination (5-10 days).

Spacing:

• For Compact, Large "Roses": Space seedlings 12 to 18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.
  
• For Container/Pot Growth: Plant 1 plant per 10-12 inch diameter pot.
  
• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water at the base to avoid fungal issues. Once the vibrant colors appear in fall, they require less frequent watering.
• Harvesting: Ornamental Kale is not harvested for eating; its beauty is the harvest! Simply enjoy the plants in your garden or containers throughout the winter months. For a stunning indoor arrangement, cut the "rose" head off at the base, remove the lower leaves, and place it in a vase with shallow water—it will last for weeks!
  
• Gardener's Tip (Crucial for Color!): Why do the colors get so bright? Ornamental Kale actually needs a drop in temperature (below 50°F) to trigger the beautiful pigments in its center. If the weather stays too warm (above 70°F), it will stay green. Don't worry if it looks green in late summer—the cold weather will unlock its true colorful nature!

Planting Calendar:

• Summer Sowing (Essential for Winter Blooms):
  Direct Sow: July to Early August. 
  Transplant/Thin: August. Expected Peak Color: October through Winter.