Overview
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbs - culinary in the genus Foeniculum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include gravel garden, architectural, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Foeniculum genus, known for its fragrant, finely divided leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered positions in fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including gravel gardens, city and courtyard gardens, and wildlife gardens. It is typically grown from seed and offers seasonal interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Foeniculum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Gravel garden, Architectural, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR need?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR hardy in the UK?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR 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 Foeniculum vulgare 'Bejo 2222'PBR?
Seed.
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