Plants > Climbers

false fennel

Ridolfia segetum

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Ridolfia
Family: Apiaceae
Common Names: goldspray

About this plant

An annual to 1.2m, with finely cut, aromatic foliage and tiny, bright yellow flowers carried in umbels to 15cm across. Makes a good cut flower

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Plants may require support in exposed sites

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown under glass in early spring, or in situ in late spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years