Crambe maritima (Crambe, Sea Kale)

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.

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.

Strengths of Crambe maritima:

• 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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