Foeniculum vulgare Giant Bronze

This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Position full sun Soil fertile moist well-drained soil Rate of growth fast-growing Flowering period July to August Hardiness fully hardy Fine clouds of feathery bronze ...This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Position full sun Soil fertile moist well-drained soil Rate of growth fast-growing Flowering period July to August Hardiness fully hardy Fine clouds of feathery bronze-purple leaves are followed by flat-topped sulphur-yellow flowerheads in mid to late summer and then by aromatic seeds.

This giant fennel looks fantastic as a centrepiece for a sunny herb garden. The foliage acts as a delicate veil through which the flower heads of herbaceous plants and bulbs can be seen Garden care The plants tendency to self-seed may be a problem in hot summers. If fennel is being grown exclusively for its foliage remove the yellow flowerheads to prevent it from self-seeding.

When flowers have finished them cut back to 30cm from the ground.