About

Coriandrum sativum 'Cruiser' PBR is a well-regarded, upright annual cultivar known for its flavorful, aromatic bright green leaves and clusters of small white flowers that appear in summer. Its neat growth habit makes it an ideal choice for container gardening.

About the genus

Coriandrum consists of upright annual plants featuring finely divided, fragrant leaves and compound umbels that produce clusters of small white or purplish blooms during the summer and early autumn months.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect
East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H2

Plant details

Plant type
Annual Biennial
Habit
Columnar upright
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
1-2 years
Suggested uses
City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Fragrance
Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun for seed production or partial shade for leaf production. Shows some resistance to bolting. See coriander cultivation for more information
Pruning
Pick leaves as required and remove flower stems before flowering to encourage leaf growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews