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Crambe orientalis Morning Snow - Chou nuage
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The Crambe orientalis 'Morning Snow' is a compact form of Crambe cordifolia, better known as the cloud cabbage, which is also decorative but more suitable for small spaces. Its fragrant flowering evokes a cloud of small white flowers, dominating and hiding basal foliage with a thick texture that reminds us of its relationship with the cabbage in the vegetable garden. It is a hardy and perennial plant that will delight gardeners for about ten years. Place it in the sun, a little distance from other plants that it fears competition from. Provide deep, light, well-drained, fertile soil, even limestone.
The Morning Snow Crambe is sometimes listed as Crambe cordifolia Morning Snow, notably by the Royal Horticultural Society (R.H.S). It is probably a hybrid variety born from the cross-breeding between Crambe orientalis, native to the Middle East, and its close Caucasian relative, Crambe cordifolia. It is a plant of the Brassicaceae family, formerly cruciferous. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a robust root growing deep into the soil to draw water and nutrients. This allows it to withstand water shortages once established. It takes time to settle in and will only reach its full potential after 2 to 3 years of cultivation.
The basal foliage develops in spring from the base at ground level, forming a shrub with a diameter of 40 cm (16in). Then, thick and intensely branched floral stems rise, reaching about 1.20 m (4ft) in height, forming a cloud-like ball about 60-70 cm (24-28in) in all directions. Depending on the climate, this airy flowering occurs from late May to late July on plants aged 2 or 3 years. It consists of branched spikes where tiny white flowers with a yellow heart of 1 cm (1in), with four petals, cling. Nectar-rich, emitting a sweet and mild fragrance reminiscent of honey, they attract a large number of pollinating insects. The floral stems can remain on the plant after the petals fall. The flowering is followed by forming small, hard and round fruits called silicles, each containing a seed. The foliage, at the base of the stems emerges from the ground in the form of shiny and hairy shoots tinged with violet-brown. They unfold into large lobed leaves, reaching 20 to 40 cm (8 to 16in) in length. They are thick and fleshy, toothed and hairy at the edges, wrinkled and wavy in appearance and greyish-blue-green in colour. The few leaves on the stems are smaller, glabrous, and oval-shaped. The basal foliage tends to be less beautiful or even disappear after flowering.
The Crambe orientalis Morning Snow is not difficult to cultivate but requires sun and deep and well-drained soil. Like a paniculate gypsophila, it finds its place in flower beds, in the company of roses or shrub peonies, it will lighten their opulent flowering. Since this perennial takes time to settle in, you can sow annual plants (Nigella, Cosmos, centaureas, ornamental carrot) in the first year to fill the space reserved for it while waiting for its moment of glory. Pretty perennials like Geranium Rozanne or Blue Cloud (a blue cloud) will accompany it, at a distance, with simplicity. Other cloud-like flowering plants, such as Aster cordifolius or Eragrostis spectabilis, can be planted near the cabbage plant. Maintaining a safe distance between the plants when planting is essential to create a beautiful and poetic scene. These plants bloom from mid-summer until the first frost and will enhance the beauty of the cabbage foliage.
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If you want to plant the 'Morning Snow' Crambe orientalis, it's best to do it in spring or early autumn. Choose a spot with plenty of sun and deep, light soil drains well. While Crambe can grow in poor soil and light shade, they'll produce more flowers in fertile and sunny areas. Protect the plant from strong winds and only water mature plants during prolonged dry spells. If the soil is heavy or clayey, the base of the Crambe can rot. But don't worry; this hardy plant can handle severe frosts. In late autumn, remove any dead leaves and add a shovel of compost at the base of the plant every year. If you live in a hot and dry region, add mulch to the soil to keep it moist. Remove faded flowers to keep the plant healthy, but you can save a few fruits to sow and get new plants. Protect the leaves from gastropods in spring. Tip: Consider using tall plants to add structure and balance to your garden. The tallest plants can provide volume and lightness against a dark background of hedges or conifers. Intermediate-sized plants can dress up tall beds, such as those with giant dahlias.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.