Overview

Cenolophium denudatum is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Cenolophium, part of the Apiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Cenolophium denudatum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Europe and Asia.

About

Cenolophium is a genus of flowering plants in the carrot family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae). Its only species is Cenolophium denudatum (known as Baltic parsley), native to Europe and Asia. A herbaceous perennial, it grows to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall by 0.5 m (1.6 ft) wide, with dark green divided leaves and, in summer, many umbels of tiny pale green or white flowers on branching naked stems (hence the Latin specific name denudatum). The stems are sometimes purple in colour. Mature plants reach roughly 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, east-facing and west-facing aspects.

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About the genus

Cenolophium is a genus of flowering plants in the carrot family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae). Its only species is Cenolophium denudatum, native to Europe and Asia. A herbaceous perennial, it grows to 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall by 0.5 m (1.6 ft) wide, with dark green divided leaves and, in summer, many umbels of tiny pale green or white flowers on branching naked stems.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cenolophium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, East-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Cenolophium denudatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Height

1-1.5 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Native to

Europe, Asia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cenolophium denudatum

Cultivation

Prefers full sun to partial shade and moist but well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types and pH levels; suitable for various garden settings including cottage and informal gardens.

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain plant shape and encourage fresh growth.

Propagation

Seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Root cuttings in mid-winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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