Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Brassica oleracea var. acephala
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally, Water twice a day in the initial period
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Blue Ridge'( Acephala Group)
GERANIUM 'Rozanne' PP12175
Common Name
Kale
Rozanne Geranium
In German
Grünkohl
Hortensie
In French
Chou frisé
Hortensia
In Spanish
Col rizada
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Couve
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
Hortensja
Family
Brassicaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Kale and Rozanne Geranium
Season and care of Kale and Rozanne Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Kale and Rozanne Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rozanne Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kale is Loam, Sand and for Rozanne Geranium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kale is Acidic, Neutral and for Rozanne Geranium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kale and Rozanne Geranium Physical Information
Kale and Rozanne Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Kale height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rozanne Geranium height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Kale and Rozanne Geranium are as follows:
Kale flower color: Yellow
Kale leaf color: Dark Green
Rozanne Geranium flower color: White, Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Rozanne Geranium leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kale and Rozanne Geranium
Care of Kale and Rozanne Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kale pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rozanne Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rozanne Geranium needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.