greater sea kale
Also known as: flowering sea kale; heart-leaved colewort
An herbaceous perennial to 1.8m in height, with bold, dark green, lobed leaves to 30cm in width, and branched sprays of small, scented white flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- greater sea kale (Crambe cordifolia)
- Genus
- Crambe
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of greater sea kale
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Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of greater sea kale
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greater sea kale care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut down to ground level in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter
Growing
GrowingIdeally grow in a deep, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun although it will tolerate poor soil and partial shade. Provide shelter from strong winds.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May suffer from club root
Pests
Can get flea beetles, slugs and caterpillars
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