Bronze Fennel
€6.95
Bronze Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Purpureum') is offered here as a small potted plant, a hardy, aromatic perennial with finely divided bronze-purple foliage on tall, airy stems reaching 1 to 2m. Flat umbels of small yellow flowers appear in summer, hugely popular with bees, hoverflies and butterflies. The young leaves, flowers, seeds and stems are all edible, carrying a sweet aniseed flavour that suits salads, fish dishes, roasted vegetables and herbal teas. Deep-rooted and drought-tolerant once settled, Bronze Fennel combines striking colour with genuine culinary use, making it a standout choice for herb gardens, edible borders and pollinator-friendly planting in Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 2 left in stock
Growing Instructions
Grow in full sun in well-drained, moderately fertile soil, avoiding heavy or waterlogged ground especially over winter. Water regularly while establishing; once settled, Bronze Fennel is drought tolerant and needs little feeding. Harvest young leaves and stems through the season, and collect seed once dry and aromatic in late summer. Cut old stems back in late winter before new growth appears, and remove spent flower heads if you want to limit self-seeding.
