Overview
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' is a bushy, clump forming herbs - culinary in the genus Foeniculum, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous 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. Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers. It is native to Southern Europe.
About
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' is a cultivar of fennel, a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Apiaceae family. It grows to a height of 1 to 1.5 metres with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous herb thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered conditions. It adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained soil across acid, alkaline, or neutral pH. It is of interest from spring through to autumn.
About the genus
Foeniculum is a genus of flowering plants in the carrot family. It includes the commonly cultivated fennel, Foeniculum vulgare.Species:Foeniculum vulgare Mill. - Mediterranean, cultivated and naturalized in many regions Foeniculum scoparium Quézel - North Africa Foeniculum subinodorum Maire, Weiller & Wilczek - North Africa Foeniculum piperitum (Ucria) C.Presl - Mediterranean, Macaronesia Foeniculum sanguineum Triano & A.Pujadas - Morocco, Spain
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Foeniculum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbs - Culinary, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Southern Europe
- Fragrance
- Anise-like, sweet, aromatic
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze'
- Cultivation
- Sow seeds in spring after the last frost. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and prevent self-seeding. Remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
- Propagation
- Seed
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze'?
Sow seeds in spring after the last frost. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Where is the best place to plant Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze'?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' need?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze'?
Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh growth and prevent self-seeding. Remove dead or damaged stems as needed.
How big does Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' grow?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' hardy in the UK?
Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' 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 'Giant Bronze'?
Seed.
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