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Angelica gigas

Angelica gigas
Purple angelica, Korean angelica

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I adore angelicas and would have loved to see these flower. I tried to introduce three of them in my garden, but each time the slugs, which seem to love them, devoured them as they grew. However, I have no problem growing common angelica, but not the purple angelica, which seems majestic!

Sophie, 05/06/2022

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A biennial with dark purple flowers on decorative foliage.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Angelica gigas is a biennial that offers a beautiful flowering, which is highly attractive to bees. This plant will grow rapidly in a few months. The flowering takes place in the second year of planting from August to September. The flowers are carried on the ends of long and robust dark red stalks. The flower umbels, measuring 12cm (5in) in diameter, are composed of numerous dark purple flowers.

Its decorative foliage is deciduous, medium green, with leaves measuring 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) long. These leaves are dentate and divided into three lobes.

At maturity, Angelica gigas can reach a height of 1.5m (5ft). It tolerates very low temperatures. This biennial is native to northern China, Korea, and Japan. It is an ornamental plant that can be placed along the edge of a flower bed or even in isolation on a lawn. It can also be found in cool woodland areas. Its cut and dried flowers can form impressive bouquets.

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Angelica gigas (Flowering) Flowering
Angelica gigas (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time August to September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant that can cause phototoxic reaction after contact with the skin followed by exposure to sunlight (phytophotodermatitis)

Botanical data

Genus

Angelica

Species

gigas

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

Purple angelica, Korean angelica

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

It can be grown in full sun and partial shade. Place it in moist and fertile soil where the roots can nourish themselves. Water it well during growth. Easy to care for, it is not prone to diseases. However, be cautious of powdery mildew during dry spells. Slugs, snails, leaf miners, and aphids can also bother it.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil,

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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