Fennel — Hardy Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Fennel — Hardy Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Fennel — an easy-to-grow edible plant with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Mature size: Up to 150 cm × 45 cm
- Flowering: Summer (July–August)
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees, Hoverflies & Beneficial Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Add a wonderful aromatic herb to your kitchen garden with this set of three Fennel plants. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a versatile culinary herb prized for its distinctive aniseed flavour, feathery foliage and attractive yellow flower heads. Every part of this plant can be used in the kitchen – from the delicate fronds in salads and sauces to the seeds in breads and spice blends.
Supplied as three established plants, each grown in a 1 litre pot, these Fennel herbs are outdoor ready and well-rooted for reliable establishment in borders, raised beds, herb gardens or large containers. Fennel is a robust, easy-to-grow perennial that will return year after year, providing a long season of fresh harvests and bringing height and structure to your planting scheme.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Mature size | Up to 150 cm × 45 cm |
| Growth habit | Upright, Clump-Forming Perennial with Fine, Feathery Foliage |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Fertile |
| Flowering | Summer (July–August) |
| Attracts | Bees, Hoverflies & Beneficial Pollinators |
| Best for | Kitchen Gardens, Herb Gardens, Borders, Large Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
Frequently asked
When can I harvest?
Expect to harvest across the main growing season. Picking regularly encourages continued cropping.
Will it come back next year?
Depends on the variety — see the cultural information above for hardiness. Hardy perennials and most fruit plants return for several years.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.