Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'

Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum'

Common Name: 'Bronze fennel'

A decorative, culinary herb with finely divided leaves, bronze-purple when young and aging grey-green. Flat heads of tiny yellow flowers in summer. Jun-Sep. H150cm S45cm.

£8.00

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Care Instructions

Best grown in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Readily self-seeds so remove flower heads once faded if you want to prevent this. An attractive addition to any border, it is an essential element of the herb garden, looking fantastic with cardoons and purple sage. 

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good as cut flower
  • Good for fragrance
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for sun
  • Good for dry soil
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Yellow flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • Over 1.2m
Plant No: 1437

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871