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Ammi

Name: Ammi
Brand: Select Seeds, Co.
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Ammi majus

Grandmother's lace doily, in a floral form! Ferny, fresh green foliage complements the large pure white umbels that look remarkably like the invasive yet sentimental favorite Queen Anne's Lace. A graceful weaver among May to June perennials such as bellflowers, peonies, delphiniums, and more, it is of easiest culture and is a superb cut flower.

SKU #S729

Caution: Poisonous. The purchaser assumes all liability related to the use of this product.

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Growing Companions

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Details

Approximate Seeds Per Packet

300

Lifecycle

Annual

Annual Hardiness

Half Hardy Annual

Mature Size

4' h x 1.5' w

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Regular, moist, well-drained

Season

Summer

Color

Pure white lacy blooms

Features

Great Cut Flower

Attracts Bees

Attracts Beneficial Insects

Notable

RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Depth:

Barely cover (about 1/16").

Sprout Time:

7-14 days

Seed To Bloom:

12 weeks

Starting Indoors:

Sow into deep pots 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Keep at 65-70°F until germination, then grow on at 55-60°F. Avoid root-bound plugs, for they will not flourish when set out.

Starting Outdoors:

Recommended. Direct sow after last frost and make two additional sowings at 2-3 week intervals for an extended bloom time.

WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE

After last frost.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION

Nurture beneficial insects while growing generous amounts of lacy cut flowers! Ammi is outstanding in the spring to early summer border combined with larkspurs and cornflowers. It is often grown in the cutting garden, for it is a long-lasting bouquet flower.

Final Spacing:

Water Requirements:

Medium Water Use

Watering Details:

1" a week, more during dry spells.

Soil pH:

Not particular about pH

Fertilizer:

If soils are particularly poor, mix in an organic granular fertilizer once seedlings have reached 6-8" in height.

Diseases & Pests:

No major problems.

When to Cut for Bouquets:

1/3 flowers opened on umbel