Annual – Osaka White Flowering Ornamental Cabbage

Osaka white flowering ornamental cabbage 

 Botanical name: brassica oleracea 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: about 6 inches in height with a spread of up to 1 ft 

Bloom time:  summer and fall 

Hardy zone:  zones 8-10 

Flower color: green, white 

Foliage color:  green, white 

Growth rate:  reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: remove wilted foliage as needed 

Propagation methods:  propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use:  ornamental, container plant, edging

Light needs:  6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: edible but more suitable as a garnish 

Watering instructions: allow the first inch of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  feed with compost before planting and then use an organic fertilizer every 3 months 

Best time to plant:  end of summer/early fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: other ornamental cabbages and kales, vegetables 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no