We thought a cabbage, an edible cabbage with its flower when we saw plants in the city garden. But, after closer look, they are not cabbages as we know.
Based on identification of Google and Bing, the flowers called ornamental cabbages with scientific name, Brassica oleracea.
They look very colorful in the garden. Actually, the flowers have striking colors that could be:
- pink
- purple
- white
- green
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In our areas, blooming of ornamental cabbages could be seen during cool seasons, Fall and Winter times.
Just to let you know that ornamental cabbages are not typically edible plants. The tastes are bitter than normal (edible) cabbages.
Since ornamental cabbages have beautiful foliage, they are good and visual attractive for outdoor spaces.
In addition to gardens, parks and landscapes, the ornamental cabbages also visual interest for containers.
Have you seen ornamental cabbages in your areas?
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That cabbage looks like an ornamental flower
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice shots, thanks for your sharing
ReplyDelete...they are a colorful cool weather plant!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteSo the ornamental cabbage looks interesting.
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good for garden....
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We thought a cabbage, an edible cabbage with its flower when we saw plants in the city garden. But, after closer look, they are not cabbages as we know.
Que coles tan bonitas!! Besos
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I don't think I've ever seen these. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat to know about these. I thought they were a succulent at first.
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We thought a cabbage, an edible cabbage with its flower when we saw plants in the city garden. But, after closer look, they are not cabbages as we know.
Beautiful to look at!
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beautiful flowers, thanks for post
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We thought a cabbage, an edible cabbage with its flower when we saw plants in the city garden. But, after closer look, they are not cabbages as we know.
Ornamental cabbage is used in the fall months where I live. It adds a nice splash of color.
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I think these plants look so cool! We see a lot of the in the fall around here in planters and also in the ground.
ReplyDeleteColourful cabbages.
ReplyDeleteI have actually planted some of these before, but our Texas weather is just not stable enough for them to grow. I think they are so very pretty in a landscape...love the purple and green ones.
ReplyDeleteoh my god! These flowers are son nice and beautiful
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing them
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great flower....
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