Primrose

Ornamental cabbages and kales are ornamental plants, grown for their colorful leaves. In the Fall, when other flowers are dying off, Kale gives off a generous splash of color. The cool weather Flowering Kale plant grows better in cool, and even cold weather.

LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS: USDA hardiness zones: 5 through 9

CARE INSTRUCTIONS WATER: Water plants regularly, especially in hot, dry weather.

FERTILIZER: Add leaf mold, if available, each year as a mulch, and to fertilize the plants.

FLOWERING: Once your Primrose plants are established, they will grow well and bloom all summer long with little or no attention. Anticipate the first blooms in the second year.

SOIL: They like most, rich soil, that is well drained.

DISEASE: Primrose are seldom bothered by insects and disease. If insect or disease problems occur, treat early with organic or chemical insect repellents and fungicide.