Angelica archangelica (Angelica)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 2.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Angelica archangelica

Other names: Angelica, St. Michael's flower, Ground ash, Holy ghost, Archangel, Aunt jericho

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Genus: Angelica

Species: A. archangelica - A. archangelica has round umbels of light yellow flowers in early summer.

Angelica archangelica is: Deciduous

Flower: Yellow-green in Summer

Foliage: Yellow-green in Summer

Habit: Open stems, Spreading, Upright

Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Companion planting: This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.

Plant with: Acanthus spinosus (Spiny bear's breeches), Hosta 'Francee' (Plantain lily 'Francee'), Hosta 'Frances Williams' (Plantain lily 'Frances Williams'), Hosta 'Golden Tiara' (Plantain lily 'Golden Tiara'), Acanthus mollis (Bear's breeches), Hosta 'Mediovariegata' (undulata) (Wavy plantain lily), Acanthus hungaricus (Long-leaved bear's breeches), Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' (Bear's breeches 'Hollard's Gold'), Acanthus 'Whitewater' (Bear's breeches 'Whitewater'), Angelica gigas (Korean angelica)

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Specific pests: Leaf-mining sawflies , Aphids , Slugs , Snails

Specific diseases: Powdery mildew

General care

Pruning: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant. Cut back after seeds if you want to try to get a repeat show next year.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: The plants usually die after flowering and producing seeds. However, the seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...

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Angelica archangelica (Angelica) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.

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Suggested uses: Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Cake decoration, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower

Cultivation: Grow in deep fertile soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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Angelica

Question from Sheila Nicholson

Can you tell me how low to the ground I should cut back my metre and a half, Angelica.

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  • Posted: Fri. 1st July 2011 15:30
  • Last reply: Tue. 5th July 2011 22:19

 

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