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    Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red'

    Also Known As

    • Crane Red Kale

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 24"-48"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red' plant details

    Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green, purple and red foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, purple and red
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
    Uses: cutting garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    I’ve been seeing these curious long-stemmed Kales at the florist & hankering to try them in the garden. Now I can! Woot! Apparently the thing to do is to start removing the lower leaves once the plants reach about 6” in height to exaggerate the “faux flower” effect. Once they reach 1’ in height, they will probably need staking. Ultimately each plant will grow from 2-4’ in height, with a 6” red-purple “rose” at the top of one unbranched stalk. Space plants at least 6” apart, in groups of 3-5 for maximum silliness.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red' plant

    How to Grow Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Crane Red'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • green
      • purple

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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