Fennel

Delicate dark leaves and a sweet fragrance make Bronze fennel an unmissable dominant feature for all sunny gardens. It originally comes from warmer Mediterranean areas, so it thrives best here in direct sun in well-draining loamy soil. You will receive a grown seedling from us that even complete beginners can playfully manage to grow. It requires no special care and survives very harsh winters unscathed. The Bronze variety stands out with its feathery leaves, which act as a dark, airy cloud in the garden bed. From July to autumn, it forms yellow inflorescences that act as a magnet for beneficial insects. Unlike culinary types, it does not form bulbs, but the young leaves can be used in summer salads. Fennel is invaluable for creating bouquets, lending them a light volume. It stays fresh in a vase for ten days. Furthermore, the mature faded umbels are perfect for drying and beautifully enliven natural dried arrangements. In a suitable place, the plant self-seeds.

Common fennel is an impressive aromatic perennial that will bring an unrepeatable veil effect to the garden. It originally comes from the Mediterranean, where it grows in sunny places. Therefore, even here it prefers full sun and well-draining loamy soil. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which you simply transplant into the garden bed sixty centimeters apart. It grows to a height of over a meter and is grown for its finely divided leaves in green shades, and it does not form bulbs. In summer, yellow-green umbels appear, acting as a magnet for bees and other pollinators. The whole plant smells of anise, and its leaves and flowers are edible. It handles strong frosts without difficulty, does not suffer from diseases or pests, and any beginner can manage its care. In a suitable place, it reliably self-seeds. It pairs excellently with ornamental grasses, the flowers last seven to ten days in a vase, and the mature umbels can be dried for winter decorations.