Cenolophium denudatum

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A fast-growing, semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial reaching a height of around 150cm, with very finely divided dark green foliage. Purple stems above the foliage hold masses of flat umbels of greenish-white flowers in June and July

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Apiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Cenolophium are deciduous perennials with finely divided, triangular leaves and domed, compound umbels of many small white flowers
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Europe, Asia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moist, but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Can also be propagated by root cuttings in mid-winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back foliage at the end of the season

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free