Foeniculum vulgare var. azoricum 'Dragon'
fennel (Florence) 'Dragon'
A compact, F1 hybrid vegetable about 75cm tall, with finely divided, feathery, bright green foliage that is grown for its rounded, swollen, aniseed-flavoured stems. Yellow umbel flowers are produced if the bulb is not harvested, or if stressed by dry hot weather; resistant to bolting
Size
Ultimate height
0.5鈥�1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1鈥�0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green White | |||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South鈥揻acing or East鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Foeniculum is a large biennial or perennial with aromatic, finely dissected leaves and umbels of small yellow flowers, followed by aromatic fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in fulll sun. May have the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. See florence-fennel cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required. Harvest plants when mature.
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to root rots
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