Crambe Cordifolia - Crambe, Sea Kale |
Type |
Herbaceous, Culinary, Deciduous |
Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
Form |
Upright - Clump |
Colours |
Medium green Foliage, White Flowers (Summer early) |
Care |
Some maintenance required |
Hardiness |
Very hardy |
Growth |
Fast growing |
ear47mtete|2000DE60D170|DB_9F2AFA_fump|planttable|description|0xfaffe20800000000a501000001000d00 This deciduous perennial produces mounds of large ovate leaves, which are complimented in early summer by masses of frothy white flowers which appear on masses of finely branched green stems, growing to 2.5 m tall by 2m wide.
Cultivation tips: This vigorous clump forming perennial will flourish in any well drained fertile deep topsoil in full of part shade. Crambe requires plenty of space for its masses of white blossom, so plant 1.5 metres apart towards back of boarder. Good for coastal areas. Mulch annually to feed.
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