Plant preorder for the 2027 season will begin mid to late November

Fennel 'Bronze'

Regular price $899
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2027 pre-order will begin late November

  • Pot Size:  4.5 Inch Pot
  • Common Name: Foeniculum vulgare dulce Rubrum
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-11
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Garden Height: 4-5 Feet
  • Garden Spread: 12-18 Inches

Decorative bronze foliage with a sweet licorice, nutty flavor. Young leaves have the most flavor. As they get older and the season becomes hotter they loose some of their flavor. Fennel leaves and flowers are great for adding to salads, sauces, egg & fish dishes. Can withstand light frosts. The seeds can be used in breads and teas. 

Uses: Culinary, Aromatic, Ornamental, Beverage 
Nature Attraction: One of the favorite food sources of swallowtail butterflies
Notable Features: Cut Flower/Foliage

Homeowner Growing Tips

These plants develop better flavor when not fertilized. Many sources suggest planting fennel away from other garden plants and do be aware that they are self-seeding, so you'll want to remove any flowers that form to prevent lots of new seedlings the next season. If using a container to grow fennel it will need to be quite deep, as it has a long taproot.

Delivery and Shipping

Orders will be scheduled to ship based on the last frost date in your area. See the map below for more information.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Plants are regularly trimmed as part of standard care. You might receive plants that have already been cut back, which supports better longevity, performance, and appearance.  

Images show mature plants and may not match exactly what is shipped.

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Connie Roblee
My swallowtail caterpillars loved them

I found 5 swallowtail eggs and needed more fennel. The plants were healthy and packed well. All 4 caterpillars used the plants, from small caterpillar to chrysalis. I didn’t have to worry about finding them fresh fennel. Thank you.

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Deborah

All plants carefully packed and healthy !

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Rwils
Bronze Fennel

We've had a colder than average spring in Central VA. and so far I have transplanted the fennel twice...I am growing in containers. The root system has been excellent from the get-go and the plants are doing well and we are in mid/late-May.

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