Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 1-2 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Anthriscus cerefolium

Other names: Chervil, Garden chervil, Common chervil, Hedge parsley


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Genus: Anthriscus

Species: A. cerefolium - A. cerefolium is a tall annual with aniseed-flavoured, ovate leaflets, and umbels of small white flowers in summer.

Anthriscus cerefolium is: Deciduous

Flower: White, Insignificant or absent in Summer

Foliage: Green in Summer

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.

Habit: Upright, Spreading

Plant with: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurescens' (Purple sage), Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' (Marjoram), Artemisia dracunculus (Tarragon), Coriandrum sativum (Coriander)

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Specific pests: Caterpillars , Slugs , Snails

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning: Cut back after flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

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


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Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads, Cottage/Informal, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil, in full sun sheltered from strong winds (ideally your kitchen). Water freely in dry conditions to inhibit bolting.

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

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