{"product_id":"brassica-oleracea-ornamental-kale-seeds","title":"Ornamental Kale - 80 seeds (Brassica oleracea)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;color:#3a3a3a;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:30px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;font-style:italic;margin:10px 0 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fringed Leaved Mixed'\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:1.4;color:#666;text-align:center;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Compact ornamental kale with colourful, deeply fringed and ruffled foliage\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 24px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fringed Leaved Mixed' is a compact ornamental kale grown for its spectacular rosettes of deeply fringed, ruffled foliage. As temperatures begin to fall, the centres develop increasingly vivid shades of white, cream, pink, rose and purple, beautifully contrasted against the green outer leaves.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:18px;text-align:center;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    Reaching approximately 30 cm tall, this dwarf mixture is particularly effective in autumn containers, flower beds and seasonal displays. Unlike most summer bedding plants, ornamental kale becomes more colourful as the weather turns colder, providing striking foliage when many other garden plants are beginning to fade. Its sculptural rosettes remain decorative well into the cool season and look especially impressive when planted in groups.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Why You'll Love It\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Deeply fringed and ruffled leaves form spectacular ornamental rosettes\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Colourful centres develop shades of white, cream, pink, rose and purple\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Colours become richer and more intense as temperatures fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Compact dwarf habit reaching approximately 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Provides valuable garden colour through autumn and into the colder months\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Ideal For\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Autumn and early winter displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Patio pots and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Flower beds and borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Colourful group planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:3px 0;\"\u003e● Seasonal garden displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    How to Sow \u0026amp; Grow (UK)\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant out:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–August, once plants are well established\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDirect outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental display:\u003c\/strong\u003e September–December, with colour intensifying as temperatures fall\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial species, usually grown as an annual ornamental\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–21°C (64–70°F)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eAverage germination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 days\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 5–6 mm (¼ in) deep and cover lightly with fine compost or vermiculite\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eLight required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light is beneficial – do not exclude light completely during germination\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep compost evenly moist during germination and water regularly during active summer growth\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or light partial shade; best foliage colour develops in cool conditions\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20–30 cm (8–12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding:11px 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 30 cm (12 in)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;text-align:center;font-weight:normal;margin:34px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    Expert Growing Tips\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width:80px;height:4px;background:#7FBF3F;border-radius:999px;margin:0 auto 22px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Sow in early to midsummer rather than spring; plants grown too early may struggle in summer heat and can lose their best appearance before the main autumn display.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● After germination, grow seedlings in bright, relatively cool conditions to encourage compact, sturdy plants rather than soft, stretched growth.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Do not worry if young plants remain mostly green during summer. The characteristic white, pink, rose and purple colouring becomes much stronger as nights and daytime temperatures become cooler.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Keep plants well watered during summer establishment, particularly in containers, as consistent moisture helps produce large, well-formed rosettes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      ● Plant several colours together in groups or containers for the strongest effect; the compact 30 cm habit works particularly well alongside autumn pansies, violas and other cool-season plants.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528486191442,"sku":"8188 - Ornamental Kale","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/8188-OrnamentalKaleA_2cdacd06-0cf6-4577-878d-9908a673a85a.jpg?v=1787991768","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/brassica-oleracea-ornamental-kale-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}