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Annual Biennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Purple | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Grey Silver Pink | Purple | ||
Autumn | Purple | |||
Winter | Purple |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Genus
Angelica are large biennials or herbaceous perennials, some monocarpic, with pinnately or palmately divided leaves and small white or purple flowers in large umbels
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in autumn; Leave outdoors to chill, it will germinate in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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