Flowering Kale
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
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Last received Jul 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Flowering Kale
Flowering Kale (Brassica oleracea) is an ornamental form of the common cabbage species, grown for its rosette of frilly or deeply ruffled leaves in dramatic combinations of white, pink, rose, and purple that intensify in cool weather. A striking cool-season annual, it is used in fall and winter beds, borders, and containers for bold foliage color. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Non-flowering
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Growth slows as temperatures cool.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant in full sun (6+ hours) for best foliage color; will tolerate part sun but color intensity diminishes. In NE Florida, grow as a cool-season annual from October through early spring.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; avoid waterlogging. Water at the base to reduce fungal disease risk, especially in Florida's humid winters.
Performs best in well-amended, well-drained loam. Apply a nitrogen-rich slow-release fertilizer at planting, then side-dress lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks through the cool season.
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Common questions
Is Flowering Kale a good plant for St. Augustine?
Flowering Kale is a annual for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.