Crambe maritima (Crambe, Sea Kale)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Herb, Alpine, Culinary, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer early), Dark green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Crambe maritima description: 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.

Crambe maritima cultivation notes: 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.

Plant Strengths: Scented blossom; Attracts wildlife to feed or nest; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Design & Plant Use for Crambe maritima:

Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
Ideal for planting within the herb garden
Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location
Herbaceous plant with culinary usage

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Crambe maritima (Crambe, Sea Kale)

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