Crambe Maritima - Crambe, Sea Kale |
| Type |
Herbaceous, Alpine, Culinary, Deciduous |
| Size |
Medium Border (50-100cm height) |
| Form |
Rounded - Clump |
| Colours |
Dark green Foliage, White Flowers (Summer early) |
| Care |
Some maintenance required |
| Hardiness |
Very hardy |
| Growth |
Medium growing |
This is a low growing Crambe is native to the UK whee it grows on shingle shoreline. It is not the most attractive of plants and lacks the impact of its ornamental cousin; however it is very hardy and has uses as an edible plant.
Cultivation tips: This clump forming perennial will flourish in any well drained fertile deep topsoil in full of part shade. Crambe requires plenty of space, so plant 1 metre a part towards back of boarder. Good for coastal areas.
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