Brassica (Ornamental Cabbage)
Wholesale Brassica, also known as Ornamental cabbage or Flowering Kale, is a distinctive cut flower grown for its decorative rosette of coloured leaves. Its large, rounded shape creates strong impact and makes it particularly useful for autumn, winter and contemporary floral designs.
Although Brassica resembles a cabbage, the florist varieties are specially cultivated with long, clean stems. The decorative centres may be white, cream, pink, lilac or purple and surrounded by layers of green leaves.
Key Information about Wholesale Brassica
Availability: July to December
Vase life: Approximately 7 to 14 days
Colour Range: White, cream, green, pink, lilac and purple
Form: Round
Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Best for: Autumn and winter weddings, table arrangements, bouquets, contemporary designs, sympathy flowers and seasonal displays
Fun Fact: The coloured 'flower' is actually a tightly layered rosette of decorative leaves.
Similar alternatives: No similar to this unique flower
Wholesale Brassica Availability
Brassica is mostly strongly associated with autumn and winter floristry, although commercially grown varieties may be available outside of the season.
In the flower markets, Brassica is sold in wholesale wraps of 10 stems with stem lengths varying from 55 to 80cm, depending on the grades available. Colour, head size and amount of outer foliage can vary between varieties and growing batches.
At times, brassicas are available on the wholesale flower markets painted gold, silver, metallic red, purple, yellow, orange, blue, green or glittered!
Other Information about Wholesale Brassica
- When to order? We would normally recommend delivery of Brassica 2-3 days before your event to allow time for conditioning and preparation
- The heads are heavy, so support the stems securely in arrangements
- Best used for shape, impact, texture and seasonal colour
- Arrange in vase designs and in floral foam
- However attractive, ornamental cabbages are not edible
- Benefits from flower food
- Brassica have thick stems which can dehydrate quickly if out of water
General Availability Chart
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Conditioning and Care
To get the best from your wholesale cut brassica, please read the care instructions below carefully:
- Ideal temperature range 2 to 10 degrees
- Brassica have thick stems that can de-hydrate relatively quickly if left out of water. They are resistant to low temperatures.
- Cut the stems at a 45-degree angle with a sharp knife or secateurs to encourage water uptake.
- Fill sterilised buckets with fresh, clean water and add flower food.
- Place the brassica in the buckets.
- Leave overnight to condition before using.
- To avoid any cabbage odours, change the water every 2-3 days and remove any yellowing leaves.
- Benefits from flower food.
- Not edible
Never leave cut flowers in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in a draft or near fruit. The gas used to ripen fruit will harm most flowers. Keep the brassica in a cool place and always keep it out of the way of children.
Who is this Guide for?
DIY customers
Florists and flower arrangers
Church Guilds
Event and Wedding Organisers
Customers interested in wholesale Brassica or Ornamental Cabbages
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