Overview

Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Chaerophyllum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is low maintenance. Suggested uses include woodland gardens and shaded borders.

About

Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' is a cultivar of hairy chervil, a herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family. It has a columnar upright habit and deciduous foliage, growing to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres. This cultivar reaches full height within 2 to 5 years and thrives in full sun or partial shade on a variety of soil types including chalk and loam, with moisture levels ranging from moist but well-drained to poorly-drained. It is suitable for all garden aspects and exposures, and is a low maintenance plant valued for its interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Chaerophyllum is a genus of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, with 35 species native to Europe, Asia, North America, and northern Africa. It includes the cultivated root vegetable Chaerophyllum bulbosum.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Chaerophyllum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained

Aspect

South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

Woodland gardens, shaded borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Chaerophyllum hirsutum 'Roseum'

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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