Anthriscus cerefolium (Chervil)
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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1-2 years to maturity |
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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: Insignificant or absent, White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.
Habit: Upright, Spreading
Plant with: Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens' (Purple sage), Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhausen' (Marjoram), Artemisia dracunculus French (French tarragon ), Coriandrum sativum (Coriander), Artemisia dracunculus Russian (Russian tarragon)
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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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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