Fennel

Fennel Green

Fennel Green

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Product description

Also known as Common Fennel, Fennel Green is perfect for planting towards the back of your kitchen or herb garden. Its impressive height adds interest to a border, while bright green and yellow hues add a summery burst of colour.

Fennel Green has a sweet aromatic fragrance, a little like aniseed. You’ll find bees and other beneficial insects are attracted to this herb, which helps keep other crops pest-free.

This is a culinary herb that is often used in Italian and French dishes. Its leaves are a popular accompaniment to meat and fish and make a tangy addition to salads. Common Fennel is widely known to help with digestive issues and prevent heartburn.

The seeds are the most flavoursome part of the plant and can be harvested in autumn for use during winter. If you don’t want to harvest the seeds for cooking then it’s best to deadhead spent flowers to prevent self seeding and invasive growth.

Cutting the plant back to ground level in autumn will promote healthy and abundant fresh new growth in spring. This herb dies back in autumn and bursts back into life when the temperatures begin to rise again. 

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.

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Plant specs, care guide & tips

Key features

Fast Growing
Hardy
Long Blooming Period
Low Maintenance
Scented
Self Seeding

Specifications

Botanical Name
Foeniculum vulgare
Plant type
Colour
Green
Eventual Height
1 - 2.5m
Eventual Spread
0.5 - 1m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Sun Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast

When to plant

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Planting
Period of Interest

Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.

Instructions

Top Tip

Cut back during the growing season to promote a regular harvesting supply of fresh, young leaves.

How to Water

Water young plants regularly for the first season then only during dry spells once established.

How to Plant

Choose a bright spot and plant fennel in full sun in well-draining soil. Water the plant, dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and position it in the hole, taking care not to disturb the roots too much. Backfill with soil and compost, firming down gently and water in well. Leave around 30cm between plants.