Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
2-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Kale
In German
Abelia
Grünkohl
In French
Abelia
Chou frisé
In Spanish
Abelia
Col rizada
In Portuguese
Abelia
Couve
In Polish
Abelia
Kapusta włoska
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Brassicales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Kale
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Kale? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Kale. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Kale doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kale has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Kale and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Kale
Season and care of Abelia and Kale is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Kale Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Kale season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kale is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kale is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Kale Physical Information
Abelia and Kale physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Kale are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Kale flower color: Yellow
- Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Kale
Care of Abelia and Kale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.