Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a garden

Red cabbage growing in vegetable patch. .

Step aside, peonies, hydrangeas and roses, there is a new chic ‘it’ plant on everyone’s mind for 2026, and it is, of course, the humble cabbage.

Not only is it a brassica you can sow indoors in February, but ‘Cabbage Crush’ has also been named as a key home decor trend in the annual Pinterest Predicts report. Already making waves in the fashion and culinary world, we’re now seeing the cabbage craze spill over into our homes and gardens - and we’re so here for it!