Ligusticopsis wallichiana
milk parsley (syn. Selinum wallichianum)
- 9cm pot
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- 2 litre pot
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist but well drained, humus-rich soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
The noted plantsman E. A. Bowles loved this plant, calling it 'the most beautiful of all fern leaved plants', and it certainly has a lot going for it. The tiny, star shaped white flowers appear in flattened umbels in midsummer and continue through to autumn. These billowing clouds of flowers appear to hover above the finely cut leaves on tall, red tinged stems. These look great in a mixed border, but to appreciate them in all their glory, you should try not to overcrowd them - many prefer to grow them as specimen plants.
Plant in moist, fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered spot. It appreciates a cool root run, so mulching around the base helps retain moisture and keep roots shaded. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in its first growing season, and stake taller stems if needed to prevent wind damage.
Remove faded flowerheads and cut back dying foliage in autumn. They resent disturbance but you can divide carefully in early spring if necessary.
Remove faded flowerheads and cut back dying foliage in autumn. They resent disturbance but you can divide carefully in early spring if necessary.
