Fennel - Bronze

(Perennial)

Fennel 
A stunning perennial herb with aromatic, bronzed, fern-like foliage and flat-topped yellow flowerheads in mid to late summer. With its distinctive aniseed flavour, Fennel is perfect for seasoning fish, adding a punch to salads and soups, or drying the seeds for Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, pickles, breads, and cakes. Its graceful foliage also adds a decorative touch to any garden.

Planting
• Where: Well-drained soil in a bright, sunny position. Can also be grown in a large container.

Care
• Watering: Keep well watered until established and during dry spells.
• Self-Seeding: Fennel self-seeds easily, providing new plants year after year.
• Dormancy: Dies back over winter and regrows in spring.

Height & Spread
• Size: 90 – 150cm × 45 – 60cm.

Harvesting
• Leaves & Stems: Snip as needed for fresh flavour.
• Seeds: Harvest seed heads in late summer when they turn green/brown.

Top Tips
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and beneficial insects with its yellow flowers.
• Cut Regularly: Frequent harvesting of leaves encourages bushier growth.
• Seed Storage: Dry seeds thoroughly before storing for long-term use in cooking.