USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
Height
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread
30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
neutral to alkaline
Description
Brassica oleracea (Alboglabra Group) (Chinese broccoli) bears bright yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to late summer. This tender perennial is rosette in form and has greyish aquamarine and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured, semi-evergreen and fragrant.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Brassica oleracea (Alboglabra Group) tolerates salt. This tender perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Brassica oleracea (Alboglabra Group) (Chinese broccoli) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
