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Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (Florence fennel)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
2.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Other names
Florence fennel, Bulb fennel, Finocchio
Genus
Foeniculum Foeniculum
Species
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
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Habit
Upright, Spreading
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Thin seedlings 45 cm (1.5 feet) apart.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (Florence fennel) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum
Other names
Florence fennel, Bulb fennel, Finocchio
Genus
Foeniculum Foeniculum
Species
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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (aniseed).
Habit
Upright, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Thin seedlings 45 cm (1.5 feet) apart.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum (Florence fennel) will reach a height of 2.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Add to salads, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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