Flower performance is best in the late winter and early spring. Plant in full sun to very light shade. Tall, medium, and short cultivars are available. Recommended cultivars include Tahiti, Liberty, Rocket, and Floral Showers. They are best adapted to full sun or partial shade.
Foliage is the desired characteristic.
Kale is usually recognized by the fringed leaves, while cabbage has rounded leaves. Be careful when fertilizing flowering kale and cabbage - overfertilization with nitrogen makes them much more susceptible to cold damage. Recommended cultivars include Peacock, Chiodori, and Osaka. Tulips and Dutch Hyacinths Purchase tulip and Dutch hyacinth bulbs by mid to late October. After purchasing they need to be refrigerated for 6 weeks at 40 degrees.