Plant Name

Sea Kale

Crambe maritima

Plant Profile:

Check out this video to see the amazing Sea Kale

I have planted sea Kale in the Pylon Garden here at The Paddock, it is a plant that I have always admired.

The foliage is large , glaucous and ruffled, the new growth purple.

The flowers are stunning in May and June, and sweetly scented.

At the end of the flowering, cut away the flowered stems and lots of lush new foliage will quickly regrow. See the video 👇

Learn how to cut back the flowered stems

Crambe maritima

Common Name: Sea Kale

Family: Brassicaceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Growth Form: Perennial

Mature Size: 2-3 ft (0.6-0.9 m) tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Foliage: Large, deeply lobed, gray-green leaves, up to 12 in (30 cm) long

Flowers: Small, white, four-petaled flowers, borne in clusters at the ends of the stems, bloom in spring

Fruit: Small, brown, round pods

Culture:

  • Prefers well-drained soil in full sun
  • Tolerates salt spray and wind
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Propagate by seed or division

Uses:

  • Ornamental plant for gardens and landscapes
  • The young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked
  • The flower buds can be cooked and eaten like broccoli

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