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Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) - Start Ornamental Cabbage seeds to create a colorful bed that is cold tolerant and easy-to-maintain. Ornamental Cabbage uses include edging the flower border or planting in containers for fall and winter interest.MORE FLOWER OPTIONS
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late summer to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.3
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Brassica Oleracea
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/8th inch
SOWING RATE
1 - 2 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Herald of Fall
Ornamental cabbage is commonly recognized as a signaler of fall: its vivid foliage intensifies in color as the temperature begins to drop.
Beautiful Hardy Plant
How To Grow
These seeds can be started both indoors and outdoors, but must be planted by midsummer in order to have time to develop properly before fall. Sow in a starter mix and lightly press into soil: light is needed for germination. Keep soil moist and at a temperature of around 65F-70F degrees. These seeds germinate very quickly, averaging less than a week until sprouting. Once seedlings have established, they can be transplanted. Keep temperatures as cool as possible during the growing period: this will assist healthy growth and a vivid autumn color. Leaves start out green, and progressively turn pink and white.
- Moisture: keep seeds moist until germination
- Planting depth: 1/8 inch
- Soil: moist but well-drained with pH 6.6-7.3
Plant Information
Ornamental cabbage is an annual foliage plant that grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. It grows as a compact plant, though it can reach a height of up to 12 inches. It makes for both an excellent container and a landscape plant.
- Environment: full sun
- Bloom season: late summer to early fall
- Bloom color: mix
- Sowing rate: 1-2 seeds per plant
Ornamental Cabbage (Brassica Oleracea) - Start Ornamental Cabbage seeds to create a colorful bed that is cold tolerant and easy-to-maintain. Ornamental Cabbage uses include edging the flower border or planting in containers for fall and winter interest. These Ornamental Brassica plants contain all pink, all white, or all purple centers with green outer leaves. Nothing looks more elegant or stands out more beautifully in the fall than Ornamental Brassicas.
Just start Ornamental Brassica seeds indoors, covering the flower seeds very lightly. Ornamental Cabbage seeds germinate quickly and the young plants can be transplanted. Ornamental Cabbage plants will start out green, and with time, they will begin to develop color. About 12 weeks after sowing the Ornamental Cabbage seeds, there will be a perfectly round, colorful rosette 10 inches high and 12 inches wide. These cabbages gain color quickly and are late to bolt.
Flower Specifications
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
10 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring through winter
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Sinningia Speciosa
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
21 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Gloxinia (Sinningia Speciosa Brocade Series) - Sow Gloxinia seeds to produce a beautiful mixture of red, blue, and white blooms. These compact Gloxinia plants blossom four to six months after sowing. They will flower for about 2 months, go dormant for about 2 months, and then begin growing again and start flowering. Gloxinias make a great house plant, giving wonderful, colorful blooms! Sinningia Speciosa is often referred to as Florist's Gloxinia or Brazilian Gloxinia.
Gloxina seeds are a bit tricky to germinate and do best indoors and under lights. Do not cover the flower seeds after sowing since they need light to germinate. Sinningia Speciosa seeds should germinate in about 3 weeks at 70 - 75F degrees. Soil should be kept uniformly moist, but do not keep it saturated. Florist's Gloxinia care includes avoiding watering the crown of the plant as this might cause the plant to rot, and use water that is at room temperature for watering. The Brazilian Gloxinia plant needs lots of light, but no direct light. Gloxinias do best in temperatures around 65 - 75F degrees, especially when they are blooming. After blooming, keep watering to a minimum and don't fertilize.
Common Questions
Do I need to prune my gloxinia?
To encourage a longer bloom season, you will need to deadhead your spent flowers. After the bloom period is over and your plant enters dormancy, prune back any dead or dying foliage.
My leaves are dropping, what do I do?
This can occur from sudden temperature changes such as drafts.
My leaves look scorched, why?
Direct sunlight can burn the leaves of your gloxinia, causing them to scorch and crisp.
My flowers are losing their vibrancy, what do I do?
This is typically caused by inadequate light move your plant to an area with more light but not direct sunlight.
Groundcover Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
5 - 10
HEIGHT
8 inches
WIDTH
30 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to early fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow with white edge
GROWTH RATE
Fast
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Limnanthes Douglasii
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Sow seed 1/8 inch deep
SOIL TYPE
Fertile, well draind soil from sandy loam to clay
SOWING RATE
Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet or 3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
NOTE
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Beautiful & Unique Flower!
The Meadowfoam plant is great when used as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too!
Limnanthes Douglasii Seeds
How to Grow
Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings. You can also grow the Meadowfoam in containers. Use fertile, well drained soil from sandy loam to clay and in a spot with full sunlight. Keep the temperature below 60 degrees F, as the seeds won't germinate if the temperature is higher. Provide regular water to plants.
- Depth: Sow seed 1/8 inch deep
- Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
- Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination occurs
Groundcover Specifications
Sowing Rate: Approximately 1,000 seeds covers 20 square feet, or 3 - 4 seeds per plant.
- Plant Spacing: 24 inches
- Height: 8 inches
- Width: 30 inches
- USDA Zones: 5 - 10
Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Douglasii) - Grow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds for this annual that is native to California. Limnanthes is commonly called Poached Egg Plant or Meadowfoam, and it is not only visually very striking and attractive, but it also has a very nice aroma as well. Limnanthes Poached Egg Plant is not fussy about soil, and it will easily and quickly spread, creating a low-growing, shiny, carpet. Each meadowfoam plant can spread up to 30 inches! Poached Egg Limnanthes is a very long blooming annual with a mass of charming, 1 inch clear white and lemony yellow 2-toned blooms on 8 inch stems. It easily sows its own flower seeds for next year's display. Meadowfoam plants are great as a ground cover plant, and they will grow well in pots too.
Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the Poached Egg Plant seedlings.