Anthriscus sylvestris
cow parsley
- 9cm pot
- £9.99
- available to order from autumn
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £24.99 £8.33 each
- available to order from autumn
- 6 × 9cm pots
- £37.99 £6.33 each
- available to order from autumn
- approx 150 seeds
- £2.79
- available to order from autumn
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- Standard £5.99
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Billowing umbels of tiny, white flowers top finely divided foliage from mid spring to early summer, creating a charming, ethereal quality.
A short-lived perennial or biennial, cow parsley is ideal for naturalised planting schemes or meadows where it can be allowed to set seed freely.
A short-lived perennial or biennial, cow parsley is ideal for naturalised planting schemes or meadows where it can be allowed to set seed freely.
Anthriscus thrives in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. It self-seeds freely, so remove spent flower heads if you want to limit its spread.
Ensure the soil does not dry out in hot weather, particularly in the first year.
Support with brushwood or link stakes in spring before the flowers appear. In autumn cut it back to just above ground level and apply a generous layer of mulch around the roots.
Ensure the soil does not dry out in hot weather, particularly in the first year.
Support with brushwood or link stakes in spring before the flowers appear. In autumn cut it back to just above ground level and apply a generous layer of mulch around the roots.
Sow into deep pots under glass from late winter in temperatures between 15-18°C (59-64°F). Alternatively, sow directly into well-prepared soil in a cool, lightly shaded position. Thin the seedlings to 15cm (6in) intervals when large enough to handle, taking care not to damage the long taproot.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful to skin with sunlight
