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Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel 

Foeniculum vulgare
Common name

Fennel

Group

Herbs

Family

Apiaceae

Description

Fennel. A fine foliage plant with mid-green filigree; aniseed flavoured leaves; flat umbels of yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Upright
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Skin irritant with sunlight

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
1.8m
Ultimate spread
45cm

Colour

Flowers
Yellow in July; August
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Brown in August; September
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist; Well drained
Propagation
Stem cuttings; Seed
Usage
Herb garden; Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Early spring Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Mealy bugs; Scale

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £5.43 £ 298