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Beginner
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0.6m
max. spread |
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0.75m
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Crambe maritima
Other names: Sea kale
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Genus: Crambe
Species: C. maritima - C. maritima is a spreading, mounding perennial with large, round, ruffled, blue-green leaves. In early summer it has thick stems that are topped with flat racemes of white, scented flowers.
Crambe maritima is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
Fragrance: The flowers are scented.
Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Companion planting: Combine with something evergreen in front of this plant, as the leaves can become scruffy.
Crambe maritima (Sea kale) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Add to salads, Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation: Grows bestfertile, well-drained soil in full sun. It will tolerate poor soil and light shade, but needs shelter from strong winds.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
Sea-kale was once extensively cultivated as a vegetable, so much so that it was even exported. The young shoots are blanched under pots to reduce bitterness. They can then be picked and served like spinach. The caterpillars of the large and small white butterflies will feed on sea-kale.
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Comment from
Nicola
Crambe maritima (Sea kale) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:48
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