Product description
Foeniculum Purpureum is the ultimate high-contrast structural anchor for the garden. It shares the exact same towering height and yellow umbels as the green variety, but it pushes out dramatic, smoky dark bronze-purple feathery foliage that visually explodes when planted next to bright silver or lime-green companions.
You must plant it in absolute full, uncompromising sunlight; if you put it in the shade, the spectacular purple foliage will turn a sickly, murky green. Ensure the soil drains rapidly, and do not ever attempt to dig it up or move it once that massive taproot has firmly anchored itself into the earth.
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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Foeniculum 'Purpureum'
Foeniculum 'Purpureum'
Product description
Foeniculum Purpureum is the ultimate high-contrast structural anchor for the garden. It shares the exact same towering height and yellow umbels as the green variety, but it pushes out dramatic, smoky dark bronze-purple feathery foliage that visually explodes when planted next to bright silver or lime-green companions.
You must plant it in absolute full, uncompromising sunlight; if you put it in the shade, the spectacular purple foliage will turn a sickly, murky green. Ensure the soil drains rapidly, and do not ever attempt to dig it up or move it once that massive taproot has firmly anchored itself into the earth.
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.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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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
Position Foeniculum Purpureum carefully against bright green or silver companion plants to make its smoky, dark bronze foliage visually explode in the border.
How to Water
Water deeply right after planting to eliminate air pockets and help the taproot of Foeniculum Purpureum settle firmly into the earth. Once it takes hold, completely ignore it with the hose and let it survive entirely on its own. Forcing it to sit in wet dirt will instantly ruin its structural integrity and cause the massive stems to lean.
How to Plant
Plant Foeniculum Purpureum in full, unfiltered sunlight utilizing deep, easily penetrable soil. Ensure the taproot is placed perfectly straight into the hole to guarantee maximum structural stability as it shoots upward. Keep it entirely away from heavy, wet clay that will cause the crown to rot before it can establish.
