The Homestead Park has a shop selling plants, but only opened for quite limited hours. It is always interesting to see what is available, and I spotted this looking through the fence.
This plant is Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) and is part of the Brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower.
Genetically, it’s the same as the culinary type that we love to eat. However, it’s been hybridized to look more like a flower with purple, pink, and/or white leaves.
It is a plant ideally suited to bring colour to the winter garden.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and fav, they are very much appreciated.
I haven't been very aware of this plant before, but I do find it very attractive.
Ian
Not that I would eat one but I wonder if they are edible?
Fav.
Thank you Pat. The leaves are indeed edible, though since they were created for looks rather than taste they are not very tasty and are rather bitter.
Ian
Thank you Vesna, they are quiet an attractive plant!
Ian