Angelica


Angelica. archangelica	Angelica. atropurpurea

The architecture of Angelicas can bring height and drama into the garden. rising to some 6ft tall, and producing seed-heads that are so striking, that one instantly knows that mother nature is an artist in her own right.

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Angelica. archangelica	Form: Upright, clump-forming, short-lived perennial, usually grown as a biennial. Height: 6ft (2m) Spread: 3ft (1m) Foliage: Deeply divided deep-green leaves. Flowers: White or green flowers in early summer. Culinary uses: When crystallised can be used for confection decoration. Angelica. archangelica should be considered monocarpic since it dies after flowering, however if the fading flower-heads are cut off following flowering, and before the seed-heads begin to form, it can be encouraged to survive and flower for a second year..

Angelica. atropurpurea

Angelica. gigas

Cultivation: -

Angelica should be grown in deep, rich, fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade.

They make impressive plants in woodland, or waterside settings.

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Sow seed in trays in a cold-frame as soon as it is ripe.
Do not cover since it needs light to germinate
Transplant young seedlings into pots whilst small as they resent root disturbance as they develop into plants.

It takes up to three years for plants to develop to the stage when they will flower.

Fully Hardy

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Slugs and Snails are a real problem, and should be dealt with according to your conscience, however, I recommend death by beer as the most acceptable; Slug pellets harm too many other animals especially beneficent hedgehogs and their young.