Overview
Angelica pachycarpa is a upright, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Angelica, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Angelica pachycarpa grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include culinary, medicinal and ornamental. It is native to Portugal and Spain.
About
Angelica pachycarpa, the Portuguese angelica, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to north western Spain and western Portugal, and naturalised in New Zealand. It inhabits forests, grasslands and stream sides and is occasionally grown as an ornamental garden subject for its glossy foliage and umbels of white flowers.
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About the genus
Angelica is a genus of about 90 species of tall biennial and perennial herbs in the family Apiaceae, native to temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, reaching as far north as Iceland, Sápmi, and Greenland. They grow to 1–3 m tall, with large bipinnate leaves and large compound umbels of white or greenish-white flowers. It shows variations in fruit anatomy, leaf morphology, and subterranean structures.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Angelica
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Angelica pachycarpa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Upright, Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Culinary, Medicinal, Ornamental
- Native to
- Portugal, Spain
- Fragrance
- Mildly aromatic foliage with a subtle herbal scent.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Angelica pachycarpa
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade; benefits from sheltered position; tolerates some self-seeding.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flower heads to prevent excessive self-seeding; cut back in late winter to encourage fresh growth.
- Propagation
- Seed, Self-seeding
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails, leaf miners
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Angelica pachycarpa?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade; benefits from sheltered position; tolerates some self-seeding.
Where is the best place to plant Angelica pachycarpa?
Angelica pachycarpa prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Angelica pachycarpa need?
Angelica pachycarpa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Angelica pachycarpa?
Remove spent flower heads to prevent excessive self-seeding; cut back in late winter to encourage fresh growth.
Is Angelica pachycarpa hardy in the UK?
Angelica pachycarpa has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Angelica pachycarpa?
Seed, Self-seeding.