Angelica archangelica Benzakein Chai with branching stems held high

with branching stems held high above the leaves bearing medium-sized rounded flowers

Leave the small unopened flowers at the tip attached

Super tough and hardy in all climates

Apply a mulch around the base of the plant to protect the roots from frost damage and cut back the plant in spring when new shoots appear low down at the base

Removing spent flowers will encourage new flower stems

Angelica archangelica Benzakein Chai with branching stems held highThis magnificent architectural biennial plant grows to majestic proportions and has great flowers and equally as good seed pods. It's fabulous umbels of lime green coloured flowers contrasting with crimson coloured stems make it a standout garden plant that also has other great qualities. Back in the day Angelica Archangelica was candied and was a staple ingredient in Christmas cakes. A handful of freshly chopped pieces can also be added to Rhubarb to