Angelica gigas (Angelica)

Explanation of latin name :

Angelica from angelus, the latin for angel and referring to its healing properties. gigas = gigantic
 

Originated from damp woodland, meadows, fens and streambanks in the Northern Hemisphere. This species in particular originates from Northern China, Korea and Japan.

Water well before planting.  Dig a slightly larger hole than the pot, loosening the soil immediately around it and at it's base.  Plant the angelica with the compost at the same level as the surrounding soil and backfil firming the soil around the roots to secure in place.  Water again after planting.

Grown from seed.  Save the seeds at the end of the season for sowing the next year. Sow seeds in containers in a well lit cold frame to achieve germination.  Transplant the seedlings whilst small as older plants do not like root disturbance.  Seeds should flower in 2-3 years. 

Can be grown on any resonably moist but well drained fertile soil, in full or partial shade.  Main growing period is June to September.  

No special aftercare required. Should not be necessary to feed if planted in reasonably fertile soil. If planted in an exposed site may need staking.

Relatively trouble free, but watch out for aphids, snails, slugs and leaf miners.

Generally disease resistant, but may suffer from powdery mildew in dry summers.

 

Biennial plant - non-flowering in the first year, flowers, fruits and dies in the second year.  If left to self seed you will only get flowers every other year.

 

 

Harvest seed for planting the following Spring.