Petroselinum crispum French
French parsley
An upright biennial to about 60cm, with aromatic, flat, dark-green divided leaves. The flavour is stronger than some of the curled varieties so some prefer to use it in cooking as opposed to as a garnish. In its second year small umbels of white cream flowers are produced in the summer.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Petroselinum are aromatic biennials with broad, pinnate to 3-pinnate leaves and compound umbels of small white or pale green flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist, but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Normally grown as an annual it can be overwintered although leaves become coarser in the second year. See parsley cultivation for further advice.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ, in succession from late spring through summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Remove flowers unless wanted for seed
Pests
May be susceptible to carrot fly, aphids and celery leaf miner. Slugs like baby parsley plants.
Diseases
May be susceptible to a leaf spot and a virus
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