Overview

Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella'PBR is a bushy annual biennial in the genus Petroselinum, part of the Apiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and patio and container plants.

About

Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella' PBR is a bushy cultivar of the Petroselinum genus, known for its aromatic biennial plants with wide, pinnate foliage. This semi-evergreen herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, cottage or informal gardens, and patio containers. Propagation is by seed sown in situ from late spring through summer, with interest during spring and summer.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Petroselinum

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial, Herbs - Culinary

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Semi evergreen

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Petroselinum crispum 'Petronella'PBR

Propagation

Seed sown in situ, in succession from late spring through summer

Pest resistance

Carrot fly, Aphids, Celery leaf miner

Disease resistance

Leaf spot, Virus

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