Bronze Fennel. A fine foliage plant with bronze-purple 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.
Foeniculum vulgare ‘Purpureum’
A fine foliage plant with bronze-purple filigree, aniseed flavoured leaves, flat umbels of yellow flowers followed by aromatic seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Foeniculum |
|---|---|
| Species | vulgare |
| Varietry | 'Purpureum' |
| Common Name | Bronze Fennel |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze, purple |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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