Brassica oleracea F1 Crane White – Elegant three-colored ornamental cabbage

Brassica oleracea F1 Crane White is a striking variety from the well-known Crane series, praised for its very uniform height and head size. This ornamental cabbage combines a round flower shape with an elegant tricolor rosette, making it a real eye-catcher in borders, pots, and flower arrangements.

Crane White offers a long vase life, making this variety excellent as a cut flower. The leaves change color from pink at the center, through creamy white to cabbage green at the edges, creating a subtle and harmonious color palette that enhances any garden or composition.

Features of Crane White

• Series: Crane series, known for uniform height and head size.

• Flower Shape: Round, rosette-shaped leaves that create a flower-like effect.

• Colors: Pink in the center, cream white in the center and cabbage green on the edge.

• Vase life: Long lasting and ideal for decorative applications.

• Standing distance:

  • 15 x 15 cm: Small, compact coals.

  • Wider spacing: Larger, flower-like “blooms”.

Cultivation and care

Sowing and planting:

• Sow Crane White in well-drained, nutritious soil or in pots.

• Sow outdoors from early spring to early summer for a consistent harvest throughout summer and autumn.

Planting distance:

• With a planting distance of 15 x 15 cm, small, compact heads are created, ideal for pots or smaller borders.

• A wider spacing gives larger rosettes, which enhances the effect of a “flower”.

Growth and harvest:

• Crane White grows evenly and forms compact, round rosettes.

• The uniform height and head size of the Crane series make harvesting and processing efficient and predictable.

Care:

• Regular watering and fertilizing promotes healthy growth and vibrant colors.

• A sunny to partially shaded location enhances the soft colours of the leaves.

• Well-drained soil prevents root problems and supports even development.

Use in garden and flower arrangements

Brassica Crane White is versatile and can be used in both the garden and in flower arrangements:

• Borders and pots: The three-coloured rosettes provide an elegant splash of colour in the garden or on the balcony.

• Cut flower: The round flower shape and long vase life make Crane White ideal for bouquets and decorative arrangements.

• Combinations: Combine with other Crane series Brassicas or lighter ornamentals for a harmonious and contrasting effect.

The combination of pink, cream white and cabbage green gives a soft, modern look, making Crane White a stylish addition to both garden designs and floral arrangements.

Why choose Brassica F1 Crane White?

• Elegant tricolour rosettes: pink, cream white and cabbage green for a subtle visual effect.

• Uniform growth: Suitable for consistent harvest and high-quality presentation.

• Compact or large: Flexible planting distance for small or larger “flowers”.

• Long vase life: Perfect for cut flowers and decorative applications.

• Crane series compatible: Combines perfectly with other decorative coals from the same series.

With Brassica oleracea F1 Crane White you bring a versatile, decorative and reliable ornamental cabbage into your home, which looks great in borders, pots and flower arrangements.