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Beginner
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1.2m
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1.2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Angelica gigas
Other names: Korean angelica, Purple angelica
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Genus: Angelica
Species: A. gigas - A. gigas is a large short lived herbacous perennial with attractive divided foliage. In late summer to early autumn, it bears large rounded umbels of purple flowers on red-flushed, branching stems.
Angelica gigas is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple, Dark-crimson in Summer; Dark-crimson, Purple in Autumn
Foliage: Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Habit: Open stems, Spreading, Upright
Companion planting: This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas.
Plant with:
Angelica archangelica (Angelica)
Angelica gigas (Korean angelica) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Wildflower
Cultivation: Grow in deep fertile soil, avoiding very hot or dry positions.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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North, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
clare baldwin
The sowing instructions on my seed packet are minimal, I have read it should be sown fresh, which hasn't happened because I've just bought a packet of seeds. Some instructions say sow in pot in coldframe on edge to avoid rotting, in spring, my seed packet says sow march-may, and that's all it says. But I've read that it can be hard to germinate. Any advice appreciated.
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- Posted: Tue. 24th April 2012 16:03
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Comment from
Nicola
Angelica gigas has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 08:54
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