Angelica gigas (Korean angelica)
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1.2m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
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; Purple, Dark-crimson 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)
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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. As a biennial, plants will naturally fade away after setting seed. For a continuing display, sow seeds in spring for flowers the following year.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation: Light and heat are required for germination. Surface sow or lightly cover seeds with bottom heat between 10-16C. Transplant when seedlings are still small since older plants resent root disturbance.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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how to sow Angelica Gigas
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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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- Last reply: Thu. 26th April 2012 10:58
This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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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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