{"title":"Brassica oleracea | Flowering Kale Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Kale (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a striking ornamental brassica grown for its colourful, highly decorative foliage rather than its flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As temperatures become cooler, the central leaves develop beautiful shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhite, cream, pink, rose, purple and green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating dramatic colour when many summer plants have already finished flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering kale is especially valuable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautumn and cool-season gardens, containers and landscape plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many varieties are also grown professionally for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flower and floral design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where their sculptural rosettes add unusual texture, volume and long-lasting seasonal colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese hardy plants perform best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecool conditions and full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the most intense foliage colours generally developing as temperatures fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Kale seed collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for distinctive varieties suitable for garden planting, containers and professional cut flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brassica-oleracea-flare-rose-f1-flowering-kale","title":"Brassica oleracea Flare™ Rose F1 | Flowering Kale","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea Flare™ Rose F1 | Flowering Kale Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea Flare™ Rose F1 is a professional flowering kale bred specifically for cut flower production, combining early maturity, exceptional uniformity and long, straight stems with beautiful rose-pink centres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its gently ruffled leaves form elegant decorative rosettes that resemble large flowers, bringing distinctive colour and texture to autumn bouquets and floral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlare™ F1 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is particularly valued by professional growers because it is relatively easy to produce tall, uniform stems. Cool temperatures trigger the development of the characteristic colour, making Flare™ Rose an excellent late-season crop for autumn and early winter cut flower production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering Kale \/ Ornamental Brassica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flare™ Rose F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flare™ F1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brassicaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e F1 Hybrid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, single-stemmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 60–90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rose pink with green outer foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Professional cut flower production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 90–110 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotoperiod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Day-length neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Rose-Pink Colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlare™ Rose develops an elegant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erose-pink centre surrounded by green foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating the appearance of a large sculptural flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves have gently \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eruffled, wavy edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, adding extra texture and volume to the finished rosette. This combination of soft colour and structured foliage makes Flare™ Rose particularly attractive for autumn bouquets, seasonal arrangements and floral design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe characteristic colour does not develop immediately. Plants first need to establish strong vegetative growth and long stems. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool temperatures later in the season stimulate the development of the intense central colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlare™ F1 – Professional Cut Flower Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlare™ was developed with commercial cut flower growers in mind. The series combines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly maturity • Excellent uniformity • Tall stems • Single-stem production • Long-lasting cut stems • Attractive ruffled foliage • Reliable autumn colour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–90 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, producing tall stems topped by decorative rosettes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike compact ornamental kale intended for pots and landscape displays, Flare™ Rose is primarily designed to be grown as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended sowing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e July–August; June in cooler regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 18–20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 4–10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug tray:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200–288 cells\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlug production:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 3–4 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, evenly moist seed-starting substrate. 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Without support, tall plants can fall over and develop curved stems, reducing their quality for cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid excessive spacing. 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Gradual removal of the lower foliage creates the characteristic clean, elongated stems required for professional floral work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not remove too much foliage at once while plants are still actively developing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilisation and Colour Development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the vegetative growth stage, plants require adequate nutrition to develop strong, long stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs temperatures decrease and the central rosettes begin to colour, fertilisation should be reduced and eventually stopped. 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