Coriandrum sativum 'Confetti'
coriander 'Confetti'
An annual herb with strongly aromatic, finely divided, carrot-like foliage. Umbels of dainty white or purplish flowers in summer are followed by green then brown fruits. Both leaves and fruits are used in cooking
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Purple | Green | Green Brown | |
| Autumn | Green | Green Brown | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Coriandrum are upright annuals with pinnately divided, aromatic foliage and compound umbels of small white or purplish flowers in summer and early autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in partial shade for leaf production or full sun where seeds are to be gathered. Leaves can be picked as required and seeds gathered when ripe
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in modules or open ground. Self-seeding is common. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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