This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"The sophisticated, dark-leaved form of our native cow parsley has delicate, white lacy umbels that are perfect for wilder areas where soft blowsy planting is needed"
I planted this in my garden in an informal border on the edge of a woodland and it thrived - it was magical like cow parsley but with its pretty, delicate tiny white clusters of flowers catching the light against a contrast of dark purple, lacy foliage. Absolutely loved it.
Passiflora
West Yorkshire
This plant is a strong and fast grower, if only the slugs would leave it alone. Sadly, mine didn't get a chance to shine but am confident it'll come back next year?
LinZik64
York
I bought 5 of these plants a month or so ago and they were pretty small when they arrived, but they have now romped away and are flowering prolifically bobbing about about 60cm or so high so far - the foliage together with the delicate white flowers makes them a beautiful addition to the border. I'm growing them along side molinia grasses and Actaea 'Queen of Sheba' - they go together perfectly.
PerennialClaire
Greater Manchester
I knew that the plant was past it's usual flowering time. It was not quite what I wanted. That was maroon coloured stalks, which were shown in the picture and this plant had dark grey stalks. The plant has withstood the winter and I am looking forward to seeing it flower next year and to seeding and producing new plants after that.
Revd Magi
Reading
Great service. Plants as described.
Blackfinger
Southampton
Good quality
Dean
Kings heath birmingham
Seems to thrive in semi shade or light sun - looks stunning with light sunshine playing through the feathery foliage and delicate flowers. Have planted masses and self seeds so perfect filler for me.
Myrtle
South West London
Planted in a new border that had been top dressed with Black Gold compost/soil improver and blood fish and bone. Plants seemed to struggle to establish, hoping it will be better this year.
Denise
Hampshire
I am delighted. We are end of April and they are flowering, adding some light clouds of pretty white flowers in the middle of my tulips and making the garden much more alive than with just tulips. The back leaves are almost invisible against the earth, so they really float in the air. I dont often write reviews but I'm taking the time for this one as it's been pure delight so far.
CaroLondon
London
Beautiful interesting foliage that contrasts well with silvers. Airy, graceful flowers that look pretty floating above lower mounds of plants. Self-seeds, two more have popped up in my garden.
Jo
Wimbledon
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New digger
Hello, We can never guarantee that a plant will flower in a particular year as this is mainly determined by external things like the available water, light and nutrients, however I would say there is an excellent chance that it will flower this year.
Helen
Ian45
Hello, If 'Ravenswing' is grown in isolation, there is a good chance that may of the seedlings will also have darker leaves, but inevitably some will not, so these will need to be thinned out as they appear.
Helen
old-timer
Hello, The Anthriscus sylvestris Ravenswing has creamy white flowers, but they are surrounded by small pink bracts.
helen
rocketdog
Hello, This plant will colonise an area quite quickly if it is happy as although it is a biennial or a short-lived perennial, it can self-seed freely.
helen
kelly mackenzie
Hello Kelly, He did use a lot of plants in his garden - here is a list which includes most. Allium Purple Sensation Anthriscus Ravens Wing Aquilegia Ruby Port Astrantia Claret Carex testacea Cirsium rivulare atropurpureum Dahlia Dark Desire Euphorbia Fireglow Geranium Lily Lovell Geranium phaeum Samobor Geranium Phillipe Valpelle Geranium psilostemmon Geum Princess Juliana Gillenia trifoliata Hakonechloa macra Iris Dusky Challenger Iris Dutch Chocolate Iris Sultan's Palace Iris Superstition Iris Supreme Sultan Knautia macedonica Lavandula angustifolia Nepeta subsessilis Washfield Nepeta Walkers low Purple fennel - Giant Bronze Rodgersia pinnata Superba Rodgersia podophylla Salvia Mainacht Sedum matrona Stachys byzantina Stipa arundinacea (syn.Anemanthele lessoniana) Stipa gigantea Tulip Abu Hassan Tulip Ballerina Tulip Queen of Night Verbascum Helen Johnston I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Carole Tyson
Hello Carole,These plants are often quite short-lived, so your previous plant may simply have died of natural causes. They usually self seed though, which encourages more plants to follow on in subsequent years. If you want your plant to self-seed, then leave the spent flowerheads on until it has released its seeds in late summer or autumn. After that the plant should be cut back to just above ground level and a generous layer of mulch applied around the root area.
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