Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Not Available
Freestone, Clingstone
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Use to half the strength of the fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Cutworms, Slugs
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Used as a spice
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FOENICULUM vulgare
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Common Fennel, Fennel
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In German
Fenchel
Donut Pfirsich
In French
Fenouil
Donut Peach
In Spanish
Hinojo
Donut Peach
In Greek
Μάραθο
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
Funcho
Donut Peach
In Polish
Koper włoski
Donut Peach
In Latin
faeniculi
Donut Peach
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Fennel and Donut Peach
Season and care of Fennel and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Fennel and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fennel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Donut Peach season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fennel is Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fennel is Neutral, Alkaline and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fennel and Donut Peach Physical Information
Fennel and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Fennel height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Fennel and Donut Peach are as follows:
Fennel flower color: Yellow
Fennel leaf color: Light Green
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Fennel and Donut Peach
Care of Fennel and Donut Peach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fennel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Fennel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.