Seseli gummiferum (Moon carrot) — enormous, intricately branched, domed umbels of pale pink buds fading to luminous white, over a structural rosette of silvery-grey foliage. A good pick for pollinators, fully hardy, full sun. Needs bright, direct light to keep its silvery-grey leaves compact.
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Product features
Botanical name: Seseli gummiferum
Common name: Moon carrot
Height: 80cm – 120cm
Spread: 45cm – 60cm
Foliage: Structural basal rosette of thick, silvery-grey, fern-like leaves
Flower: Enormous domed umbels of pale pink buds fading to white, mid-to-late summer
Attractive to wildlife: Exceptional magnet for bees, hoverflies, wasps, butterflies
Soil Type: Poor to moderately fertile loamy, sandy, or gravelly soils
Drought tolerant: Yes, highly drought-resistant once established
Hardy: Fully hardy down to -15°C (RHS H5)
Position: Full sun, bright, open, hot aspect
Evergreen: No, biennial or short-lived monocarpic perennial
Suitable for: Gravel gardens, Mediterranean borders, cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Full sun for compact silvery-grey leaves
Aspect: South- or west-facing, hot, open, sun-baked borders
Soil type: Poor to moderately fertile, sandy, chalky, or loamy, alkaline
Drainage: Sharply well-drained essential, rots in wet winter
Watering: Low needs, water regularly until established
Deadheading: Cut spent flower stalks to potentially prolong lifespan
Fertiliser: None needed, rich nutrients ruin the architectural shape
Propagation: Surface-sow seed in spring or autumn, or self-seeds
