How to grow ornamental cabbages

• How to grow ornamental cabbages
• Cultivating ornamental cabbages
• Varieties of cabbages
• Where to buy 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.

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