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Chaerophyllum hirsutum

Fragrant

Genus: Chaerophyllum
Family: Apiaceae

About this plant

C. hirsutum is an upright, clump-forming perennial with apple-scented, fern-like leaves and umbels of white flowers from late spring to mid-summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut down after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring

Pests

Can get slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May suffer from powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years