Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Color Up Purple' ~ Color Up Purple Ornamental Cabbage red-leaf Begonia flowers in bloom

Begonia flowers in bloom

Miller & Ted Bodner

pyramidal shape

The large clusters of creamy yellow buds open to white flowers with soft yellow eyes that bloom throughout summer attracting butterflies

IMAGE: Photo by Encore Azaleas

Brassica oleracea (Acephala Group) 'Color Up Purple' ~ Color Up Purple Ornamental Cabbage red-leaf Begonia flowers in bloomColor Up Purple Ornamental Cabbage is a cool season annual with rounded basal teal green foliage that has shallow scalloping and a center that flushes a deep purple as the weather cools, that intensifies further after a few hard frosts. While edible, its not as tender and grown for it ornamental value. Best if grown in rich, consistently moist well drained loamy soils. Type: Annual Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 1 1. 5' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 7