How to grow ornamental cabbages

Follow our expert gardener's guide to growing your own ornamental cabbages

Beloved of the French - and cultivated by them for centuries - the ornamental cabbage is the perfect hardy annual for introducing sculptural form and a splash of vibrant colour. With leaves almost coral-like in their intricacy and colours ranging from delicate greens to intense aubergine purples, ornamental cabbages are ideal for making a grand statement in a garden, either planted in a stone urn or peeping from a formal border.

Discover our guide to growing ornamental cabbages, from where to buy them to how to grow them.

Chosen by Homes & Gardens

Brassica olearacea 'Tokyo Blanc'