Angelica archangelica Corinne Tremaine - Garden Angelica

Angelica archangelica Corinne Tremaine is a very beautiful variegated form of Angelica officinalis, rarely offered in catalogues. It is a highly ornamental plant with abundantly pinnate, finely toothed foliage, randomly splashed and speckled with cream. It develops into a large clump from which bright, pale greenish-white umbels emerge in summer. More biennial than perennial, this beautiful variety reproduces faithfully through sowing.

Angelica officinalis belongs to the family Apiaceae, formerly known as Umbelliferae. It is a cold-climate species widespread in Northern Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Europe. It has been cultivated for a long time in the rest of Europe and has naturalised on riverbanks, in wet areas and along ditches. It is traditionally planted in vegetable gardens as a culinary plant for its aromatic stems. Angelica officinalis is highly valued by pastry chefs who use it candied in sugar to flavour biscuits, desserts, and cakes. Angelica Corinne Tremaine is a stunning variegated form that was discovered in Wales by Corinne Tremaine.

In addition to its culinary virtues, Angelica Corinne Tremaine is beautiful at the back of flowerbeds. It towers from 1.50m (5ft) to over 2m (7ft) with each sturdy, channelled stem bearing large globular, green inflorescences, turning white and 15cm (6in) in diameter. It normally flowers in July-August. It is loved by insects and produces a large quantity of seeds that ensure the plant's longevity, provided that the faded stems are not removed too early. Its very ornamental leaves are carried by long petioles and divided into numerous segments, toothed along the edges with a hairy underside. The vegetation of angelica partially persists in winter.

Angelica Corinne Tremaine thrives in rich, deep, wet to moist soils and can grow in full sun or partial shade. It will need these conditions in the garden in order to fully enjoy its beauty. Combine it with box balls for architectural structure or white and fragrant blooms like Hesperis matronalis 'Alba' or Philadelphus coronarius. Also, consider the green blooms of Alchemilla mollis and the peculiar Rosa chinensis Viridiflora. Queen of the meadows, bearded irises, and bugbanes also create compositions scenes with angelicas in moist, partial shade.