About
A strong biennial with strongly aromatic, dark green, 1- to 3- pinnate, flat leaves, and small yellow-green flowers in umbels in summer.
About the genus
Petroselinum are aromatic biennials with broad, pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white or pale green flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Herbs - Culinary
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Normally grown as an annual it can be overwintered although leaves become coarser in the second year
PruningRemove flowers unless wanted for seed
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ, in succession from late spring through summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to carrot fly, aphids and celery leaf miner
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot and a virus