Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'White Peacock' (Peacock Series) (Ornamental kale 'White Peacock')

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained, preferably alkaline soil in full sun. Tolerates partial shade. Protect from strong afternoon sun in hot areas. Add lime to acid soil prior to planting. Water regularly. Leaf colour is best in cool temperatures, particularly in autumn. Plants will bolt to seed in hot weather. Susceptible to powdery mildew in prolonged wet weather.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2, A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic