Cenolophium denudatum flowers

Cenolophium denudatum

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Baltic parsleyPerennialFamily: Apiaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 90cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full shade, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Baltic parsley (Cenolophium denudatum) is a handsome, easy-to-grow perennial that bears large heads of white flowers above deeply divided rich green leaves. The flowers are borne on leafless, sturdy yet slender stems that are red or purple-flushed. The heads of white flowers are gently domed and made up of many tiny blooms, which are excellent for attracting insects. Despite its common name of Baltic parsley, Cenolophium denudatum is not an edible plant but is so called because it has a resemblance to our native wildflower cow parsley. Native to Europe and Asia, Baltic parsley is relatively new to UK gardeners and is becoming popular with the trend for naturalistic-style plantings, wild gardens, and nature-friendly informal borders. The blooms also make excellent cut flowers.

Cenolophium denudatum thrives in sun or partial shade and grows in any reasonable garden soil, excepting extremes of wet or dry. Once established, Cenolophium denudatum needs very little care. The leaves are often evergreen or semi-evergreen, especially in mild winters, though for tidiness cut back the previous year’s leaves in spring before the new growth is growing strongly. In autumn, the flower stems die off but are best left standing for winter as long as possible, to provide shelter for insects – and therefore food for birds – and to look decorative when misted and spider-webbed or silvered with frost. If hard frosts occur, Cenolophium denudatum is likely to die back to the ground and will regrow the following spring. It's hardy down to at least -10֯C.

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Advice on buying Cenolophium denudatum

You can buy Cenolophium denudatum as pot-grown plants – best planted in autumn or early spring
If propagating from seed, bear in mind that the seed needs a period of cold (known as stratification) to germinate, so sow in autumn either directly in the soil where plants are to grow, or in modular trays placed in a cold frame outside

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Cenolophium ‘Denudatum’ and wildlife

Cenolophium ‘Denudatum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Cenolophium ‘Denudatum’ poisonous?

Cenolophium ‘Denudatum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People