Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Florence fennel, Bulb fennel, Finocchio
Foeniculum Foeniculum
F. vulgare var. azoricum - F. vulgare var. azoricum is a biennial with pinnate, finely-divided, mid- to blue-green leaves and a tight cluster of overlapping stems that swell to a 'bulb' as it grows. This plant is grown for the 'bulb', which has an aniseed flavour and crispy texture.
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum is: Deciduous
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Upright, Spreading
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Blue-green in Summer
Generally pest free.
Aphids Aphids
Generally disease free.
Thin seedlings 45 cm (1.5 feet) apart.
Seed
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Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (Florence fennel) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Plant in well-drained sandy soil into which compost or humus has been added during winter. This plant is not very easy to grow as it requires a warm summer and if growth stops it can run to seed.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Florence fennel, Bulb fennel, Finocchio
Foeniculum Foeniculum
F. vulgare var. azoricum - F. vulgare var. azoricum is a biennial with pinnate, finely-divided, mid- to blue-green leaves and a tight cluster of overlapping stems that swell to a 'bulb' as it grows. This plant is grown for the 'bulb', which has an aniseed flavour and crispy texture.
Deciduous
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Upright, Spreading
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Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Blue-green in Summer
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Thin seedlings 45 cm (1.5 feet) apart.
Seed
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Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (Florence fennel) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Plant in well-drained sandy soil into which compost or humus has been added during winter. This plant is not very easy to grow as it requires a warm summer and if growth stops it can run to seed.
Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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Soil pH: | Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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