Ornamental cabbage varieties: New, old & multi-colored varieties

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There are different types of ornamental cabbage that can also be grown in the garden. Seeds and seeds of different varieties can easily be ordered on the Internet.

Flowering cabbage
Shape and color are more reminiscent of a flower, but it is ornamental cabbage [Photo: Tnata2009 / Shutterstock.com]

As soon as the days get shorter, the ornamental cabbage gets its beautiful color. If the first night frosts come, the ornamental cabbage must be harvested or overwintered in a suitable roost. The numerous types of ornamental cabbage differ mainly in color, shape and harvest time.

Here at Plantura we have listed a few well-known varieties of ornamental cabbage for you:

  • Attraction: Quite robust and hardy; smooth-leaved cabbage with white leaves.
  • Child red: Smooth-leaved ornamental cabbage with red-purple leaves.
  • King White: Smooth-leaved variety with white inner leaves.
  • Red & White Peacock: The inner leaves are strongly slit and serrated.
  • Sunrise: Variety with long stems; Creamy white inner leaves and partly speckled pink.
  • Sunset: Variety with long stems and inner pinkish-purple leaves.
colorful ornamental cabbage varieties
Ornamental cabbage comes in many different variations [Photo: iPixela / Shutterstock.com]

Are you also a passionate hobby grower of ornamental cabbage? Share your experiences. We are happy!

I studied horticulture and I am a real village child. I grow herbs, sweet fruits and vegetables, using only organic products. In addition to my love for nature, I like to cook for my life - preferably with fresh vegetables from my garden, of course.
Favorite fruits: elderberries and raspberries
Favorite vegetables: black cabbage, artichokes and asparagus

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