Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Songbird Pink'

Also Known As

Songbird Pink Flowering Kale

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 8"-15"
W: 10"-18"

planting zones

1-12

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Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Songbird Pink' plant details

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Songbird Pink' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue, burgundy, green and white 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) 'Songbird Pink'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, burgundy, green and white
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Songbird Pink'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flowers in Winter?! Well, sort of... This ultra-showy ornamental kale has delicately ruffled leaves that form a single rosette up to 1’ high & 14” wide with a bright violet center. Perfect for adding beautiful texture & color to even the coldest Winter garden – where it will thrive despite snow, ice, & sleet. Plant once the heat of Summer has ended & it will remain beautiful all Winter & into Spring. Before passing away it produces a large flower spike with lots of little yellow flowers ADORED by bees & hummers. Perfect for containers & hanging baskets. Provide rich, well-drained soil for a happy plant.