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Foeniculum vulgare 'Perfection' (Fennel 'Perfection')

Other names: Fennel Florence 'Perfection'

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Variety or Cultivar
'Perfection' is an upright, clump-forming biennial or short-lived perennial with edible, green feathery fronds and a tight cluster of overlapping stems that swell to a 'bulb' as it grows. This plant is grown for the 'bulb', which has an aniseed flavour and crispy texture.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.3 m 0.2 m 2-5 years
0 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in well-drained sandy soil into which compost or humus has been added during winter. This plant is not very easy to grow as it requires a warm summer and if growth stops it can run to seed.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2B, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Thin seedlings 30 cm apart.

Propagation methods

Seed

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Let self-seed if desired

Check for waterlogging during winter (optional)

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seed in situ

Dig next year's bed over in autumn adding manure or compost

Earth up around well developed fennel bulbs

Sow fennel seeds

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (spring)

Sow seeds in containers with heat (spring)

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Foeniculum vulgare 'Smoky'
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Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum 'Rondo'
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Foeniculum vulgare

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Fennel is used as a food plant by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including the Mouse Moth and the Anise Swallowtail.
Posted: Wednesday 13th of May 2009 06:02 PM Last reply: Wednesday 13th of May 2009 06:02 PM
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