Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Rosa 'Graham Thomas'
Rosaceae · flowers
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Brassicaceae · vegetables
David Austin Rose (Zones 5-10)
Kale (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–10
| Feature | David Austin Rose | Kale |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosa 'Graham Thomas' | Brassica oleracea var. sabellica |
| Family | Rosaceae | Brassicaceae |
| Category | flowers | vegetables |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 5' | 2' |
| Spread | 4' | 1' 6" |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Spring, Fall, Winter |
| Bloom Color | Yellow | Yellow (second year) |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Fast |
| Native Region | Hybrid (England) | Mediterranean |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
David Austin Rose
Kale
David Austin Rose
Kale
Choose David Austin Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–10.
Choose Kale if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–10. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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