Crambe cordifolia (Flowering Sea Kale)

Statuesque and impressive, Crambe cordifolia (Flowering Sea Kale) is a handsome herbaceous perennial boasting huge, dark green, lobed leaves, up to 12 in. wide (30 cm). Resembling cabbage leaves, they form a bold foliage mound. In early summer, branched sprays packed with hundreds of small, sweetly fragrant white flowers hover above the foliage. Lasting about 3 weeks, the large inflorescences are reminiscent of huge plants of baby’s breath. Loved by bees and butterflies, they provide a spectacular floral show. Crambe cordifolia makes a magnificent specimen with its enormous foliage and airy clusters of white flowers. It is also invaluable in the perennial border where its haze of flowers provides a lightly scented cloud at the back of the border.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• Grows up to 4-7 ft. tall (120-210 cm) and 3-4 ft. wide (90-120 cm).
• Performs best in full sun in deep, fertile, well-drained soils. Tolerates poor soil and partial shade. Provide shelter from strong winds.
• Excellent choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, or wildlife gardens.
• Keep an eye out for flea beetles, slugs, caterpillars, club root.
• Cut down to the ground level in autumn.
• Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in early spring or take root cuttings in winter.
• Native to the Caucasus.