About

Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet' is a robust annual or biennial characterized by its finely divided, fragrant blue-green foliage and prominent flat clusters of small yellow blooms that appear in the summer months. This compact cultivar is known for its impressive yield of both leaves and seeds. Commonly cultivated as an annual, dill is prized for its fresh leaves, which are frequently used in culinary applications—especially with fish, eggs, and potatoes. Additionally, it serves well as a cut flower and for its aromatic foliage. Typically, dill will flower and produce seeds in its second growing season. All parts of the plant—leaves, flowers, and seeds—are edible. The seeds, in particular, are a valuable addition to various dishes, imparting a milder flavor that enhances pickling, vinaigrettes, and marinades.

About the genus

Anethum includes both annual and biennial species, characterized by their anise-scented foliage. The leaves are divided into narrow segments, and during the summer, they produce clusters of small yellow flowers arranged in umbels.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Plant type

Annual Biennial, Herbs - Culinary

Habit

Columnar upright, Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

1-2 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Gravel garden

Fragrance

Flower, Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in 1cm deep rows and lightly cover with soil, thin to 15cm apart when large enough to handle. The roots don't like disturbance so don't transplant. See cultivating herbs.

Pruning

Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.

Propagation

Propagate by seed.

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free.