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Foeniculum vulgare
Plant

Foeniculum vulgare

Common Fennel

Planted in 3 show gardens on GardensDB.

3
Gardens
4
Designers
2
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained or well-drained.

Size at maturity
1–1.5 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (not suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained or well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H5. Hardy Hardy, cold winter (-15°C to -10°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

3 gardens

  • A wooden sleeper raised garden border contains a gravel path, a small wooden bench, colourful informal planting, and tall coordinate posts.
    Platinum Award Best Beautiful Border
    360° tour available
    Reflection
    Edward Doherty
  • A lush balcony garden featuring a large potted tree, a wooden potting bench, wicker chairs, and abundant plants against a decorative wall.
    Gold Medal Best Balcony & Container Garden
    360° tour available
    A Little Garden of Shared Knowledge sponsored by Viking
    Katerina Kantalis
  • A naturalistic garden with a wooden bench and a botanical 'Skincare' banner, surrounded by ferns and colourful yellow, orange, and red flowers.
    360° tour available
    RHS Healer's Hollow
    Jude Yeo, Emily Grayshaw