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Selinum wallichianum (Wallich milk parsley)
1 hour care
per year
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1.8m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Selinum wallichianum
Other names
Wallich milk parsley, Selinum tenuifolium , Selinum wallichianum subsp. tenuifolium
Genus
Selinum Selinum
Species
S. wallichianum - S. wallichianum is a clump-forming perennial with erect, red-purple, branched stems, triangular, pinnate green leaves, and umbels of tiny, white flowers in midsummer to early autumn.
Selinum wallichianum is: Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect, Tall
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly and cut back dying foliage in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Selinum wallichianum (Wallich milk parsley) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Soil type
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 Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Selinum wallichianum
Other names
Wallich milk parsley, Selinum tenuifolium , Selinum wallichianum subsp. tenuifolium
Genus
Selinum Selinum
Species
S. wallichianum - S. wallichianum is a clump-forming perennial with erect, red-purple, branched stems, triangular, pinnate green leaves, and umbels of tiny, white flowers in midsummer to early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Branching, Clump-forming, Erect, Tall
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly and cut back dying foliage in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Selinum wallichianum (Wallich milk parsley) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.
Soil type
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 Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, 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
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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