Anthriscus sylvestris Ravenswing
Hardy Biennial/Short Lived Perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Damp
- Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10
- Height: 24 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border
Description
Attractive dark purple-brown foliage and stems are followed in late spring to summer with lacy umbels of tiny white flowers, with small pink bracts.
An eye-catching, clump forming biennial or short-lived perennial to provide a dark foliage contrast to borders.
Height 60cm (24in).
Occasionally a plain green seedling may appear, select seedlings with dark, purple brown foliage.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | September to February or May to June. |
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Sow seeds on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays.
Cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite.
Place container in a propagator or seal inside a polythene bag at a temperature of 21C (70F).
Growing Instructions
Transplant individual seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays.
Select seedlings with dark, purple brown foliage, occasionally a plain green seedling may appear.
Aftercare Instructions
Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 45-60cm (18-24in) apart in a moist, loamy soil in sun or partial shade.
