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Herbaceous Perennial

Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum'

hairy chervil 'Roseum'

'Roseum' is a perennial with attractively dissected, aromatic foliage and umbels of lilac-pink flowers in late spring or early summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Chaerophyllum are tap-rooted perennials with fern-like, finely divided leaves and umbels of small white or pink flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Cut down after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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