Anethum graveolens 'Domino'
dill 'Domino'
A compact dill variety producing full, heavy foliage with a deep blue-green colour. It has an excellent aroma perfect for cooking and is suitable for open ground or container growing. It has a good standing ability and is slow to bolt so can be harvested between May and September.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Anethum can be annuals or biennials, scented of aniseed, with leaves finely divided into linear segments, and umbels of small yellow flowers in summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Sow direct in 1cm deep rows and lightly cover with soil, thin to 15cm apart when large enough to handle. The roots don't like disturbance so don't transplant. See cultivating herbs
Propagation
Propagate by seed.
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Deadhead to prevent self-seeding.
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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