Green Fennel Plant
Gloriously aromatic foliage
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Green Fennel Plant
- This hardy perennial herb has a distinctive aniseed flavour that really brings a punch to a wide variety of dishes
- Tall plants with feathery foliage and clusters of little yellow flowers in summer, fennel is great for adding height and fragrance to borders
- Suitable for growing in patio pots and raised beds too
- Use the chopped leaves as a garnish or salad sprinkle, and the seeds in baking
- Plant out in spring or summer and harvest in just a few weeks
- Premium herb plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop. Just pick what you need and more will grow!
- Attracts pollinators to your garden, benefitting all your other plants
- Easy to grow and care for, with no pruning needed
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, green fennel develops a deep taproot and therefore needs a deep container of at least 40 centimetres.
How big does it get?
The green fennel plant can reach a height of 150 to 200 centimetres and a spread of 60 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The green fennel plant prefers full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The green fennel plant prefers a well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The green fennel plant requires moderate watering, allowing the top 2 to 3 centimetres of soil to dry out between waterings.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the green fennel plant does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The green fennel is a very hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H5, tolerating temperatures as low as -15°C. It is hardy through most of the UK even in severe winters, but may need some protection in the most exposed northerly locations.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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