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Melanoselinum (Giant Black Parsely) & Monizia (Madeira Giant Carrot)

Madeira Giant Black Parsely and Madeira Giant Carrot both belong to monotypic genera with a single impressive species each and are native of the island of Madeira. They are monocaulous tall perennials with tall and broad inflorescences with several umbels of numerous small white, yellowish-green or rosy-white flowers above ornamental, large, feathery and finely dissected (Monizia edulis) to broad glossy, serrated, aromatic leaves (Melanoselnimum decipiens). Both are excellent container plant for any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded (summer) to sunny (winter) spot and a winter minimum of some 10°C with reduced watering. Plants will usually die down after flowering, but they are easily propagated by seeds.
Sow seeds flat in any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Keep seedlings always sunny, especially in winter months. They may reach flowering size within 2 to 4 years, depending on cultivation conditions.
10 seeds per package.
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Melanoselinum decipiens (Madeira Giant Black Parsley)

Melanoselinum decipiens (Madeira Giant Black Parsley)

200 (400)cm, Madeira Giant Black Parsley makes an impressively tall, single woody stem crowned by a broad rosette of huge, glossy, deeply cut leaves and a very broad umbel with rosy-white flowers on maturity, after which the plant will die down, leaving numerous seeds. From open spots in the laurel forest and humid places in mountains of central Madeira (Portugal). Form 1 has large seeds and occurs at lower altitudes and is found cultivated as an ornamental foliage plant in gardens in the North of Madeira, whereas form 2 has smaller seeds and derives from high elevations. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded (summer) to sunny (winter) spot. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 10°C. An exceptional, extremely beautiful foliage plant, which is impressive not only for its size! VII-IX.
10 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package (form 1 - large seeds)6459 € 4,99
seed package (form 1 - large seeds)
(form 1 - large seeds)
seed package (form 2 - small seeds)6460 € 4,99*
seed package (form 2 - small seeds)
(form 2 - small seeds)
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.
Monizia edulis (Madeira Giant Carrot)

Monizia edulis (Madeira Giant Carrot)

120 (170)cm, Madeira Giant Carrot makes a stout single, semi-woody stem crowned by a broad rosette of most ornamental large, deeply cut, fern-like, aromatic leaves and a very broad umbel with greenish-white flowers on maturity, after which the plant will die down, leaving numerous seeds. As its botanical name suggests, it is edible and its stout root has formerly been used as a vegetable. It is native of sea cliffs on the island of Madeira (Portugal), where it has become rare for destruction of its habitat. However it has been cultivated as an ornamental foliage plant in gardens. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded (summer) to sunny (Winter) spot. In winter keep plants slightly drier at a minimum of some 10°C. An exceptionally beautiful foliage plant! III-VI.
10 seeds per package.

price (plus Shipping Costs)
seed package8638 € 3,99*
* This price is valid if a single item is ordered only. The shop will automatically assign discounts on bulk purchases. If several packages are ordered from this species, they will be merged into a single package. Please refer to our General Terms of Business.