How to plant angelicas

Angelicas are spectacular plants loved by pollinators producing large aromatic umbells, held on tall contrasting red stems. Fantastic planted at the back of the border, in woodland settings or near water, these architectural plants will bring colour, height and drama to the summer garden; try mixing with crocosmias, dahlias, heleniums, hemerocallises, kniphofias or ligularias. Their flowers can be used in fresh and dried flower bouquets.

• Angelica plants are biennial, so they wont flower the first year.
• After the flowering it will die back, at which point you should divide the roots. 
• Plant in moist, fertile soil
• Plant in sun or partial shade
• Propergate by seed
• Edible and great for polinators
• Angelicas are supplied in 9 cm pots. Always unpack and plant on arrival

Potential problems, pests and diseases:

• Aphids: these sap-eating insects can weaken plants and spread viruses. Whenever possible, pick off by hand using gloves.
  
  
• Leaf miners: the larvae feed by burrowing in the leaves, causing white to brown spots and squiggly lines and patterns to appear within the leaves. Cut off any infected material before disinfecting your scissors. Heavily attacked seedlings may die.
  
  
• Snails and slugs: these pests enjoy munching on young shoots, stems, leaves and flowers. Watch out for damage!
  
  
• Powdery mildews: these fungal diseases usually caused by planting in the shade or by poor air circulation can be seen in the form of white, powdery coating on the leaves. Cut off any infected material before disinfecting your scissors.