Bronze Fennel Herb 1L

(Foeniculum vulgare purpureum)

Please note that this plant will be in the process of dying back for winter, but will reshoot in the spring.

Height/spread: 2m x 45cm

Flowers: Large flat umbels of yellow flowers in summer

Sun/shade: Warm, sunny position

Soil: Well drained, fertile soil

Maintenance: Cut back after harvesting seeds to promote new plant growth. When plant has died back in autumn, mulch soil.

Harvesting: Pick leaves fresh in summer. Harvest seed heads when they change colour from green to brown.

Cooking uses: Use fresh leaves in salads, stems on BBQs to flavour meats and seeds to flavour lamb, pork & vegetables.

Medicinal uses: An infusion of the seeds is thought to ease ingestion & heartburn in adults

Wildlife uses: Fennel is a great plant for attracting hoverflies, which help keep your aphid populations reduced!

‘Please note this plant is herbaceous. It will die back in the winter months to reshoot in the spring’

• SKU
  204048
• Manufacturer Code
  2204048
• Conditions
  Sun / Partial Shade
• Herb Type
  Fennels
• Plant Type
  Herb
• Use With
  Red Meat