Foeniculum vulgare 'Giant Bronze' (fennel - bronze)

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Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: fully hardy Fine clouds of feathery, bronze-purple leaves are followed by flat-topped, sulph ur-yellow flowerheads in mid to late summer and then by aromatic seeds. This gi ant fennel looks fantastic as a centrepiece for a sunny herb garden, or among ta ll perennials and grasses. The foliage acts as a delicate veil through which th e flower heads of herbaceous plants and bulbs can be seen. Garden care: The plant's tendency to self-seed may be a problem in hot summers. If fennel is being grown exclusively for its foliage, remove the yellow flowerheads to prevent it from self-seeding. When flowers have finished them cut back to 30cm from the ground.