Osaka Red Ornamental Cabbage

Resilient Cabbage with Bold Red Color That Shines—Even in Frost Add a pop of rich seasonal color with the Osaka Red Ornamental Cabbage, a cool-season favorite known for its layered rosette of ruffled green leaves and a deep red center. This compact plant adds structure and vibrancy to fall and winter displays, thriving in chilly weather when most other ornamentals fade. Osaka Red is ideal for edging borders, filling containers, or pairing with other cold-season plants like pansies and violas. Its frilly texture and dramatic coloring make it a striking option for front porch planters or mass plantings in the landscape. This low-maintenance cabbage is both frost-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it hardy in tougher climates. This cabbage thrives in zones 3-6 as an Annual, or zones 7-11 as a Biennial. Its color intensifies as temperatures drop, providing reliable interest well into the winter months. With its bold red center and layered green foliage, Osaka Red adds dimension and seasonal flair to any garden or patio space. Whether you're sprucing up containers or designing a dramatic seasonal border, this hardy ornamental is a showstopper—grow yours today! Planting & Care 1. Planting: Choose a location with full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Place the plant so the top of the root ball sits slightly above ground level. Backfill with soil, gently firm it in, and water thoroughly to settle. 2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially after planting. Once established, ornamental cabbage is somewhat drought-tolerant and prefers to dry slightly between waterings. 3. Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting. A light feeding once or twice during the growing season will keep foliage lush and vibrant. 4. Pruning: No pruning is necessary. Remove any yellowing outer leaves as needed to maintain a tidy appearance.