When to plant Ammi in Stirling

Ammi majus

Ammi
Ammi · Ammi majus

A hardy annual grown in the UK for airy white flowers and good cutting stems. Sow direct. The sap can irritate skin in sun. Wear gloves.

90 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water

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Calibrated to Stirling · average last frost around 1 May

Sow outdoors March to April, harvest June to October. Typical frost risk October to May.
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Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

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Sow direct in spring for a reliable display. This is the easiest UK method.

  1. 01

    Sow Seeds

    17 Mar to 17 Apr

    Sow thinly around 17th March - 17th April, just under deep in prepared soil. Keep the surface evenly moist while the seedlings establish. Protect early sowings from birds and slugs.

    • The sap can irritate skin in sun. Wear gloves.
    • Leave seedlings where they are. The taproot dislikes being moved.

  2. 02

    Thin Seedlings

    31 Mar to 15 May Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin to . Keep the strongest plants. Remove the weaker ones cleanly around 31st March - 15th May.

  3. 04

    Support Plants

    28 Apr to 26 Jun Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    From 28th April, put light stakes or mesh in before the plants start to lean. Add support early rather than waiting for stems to bend.

  4. 05

    Water and Feed

    31 Mar to 17 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    From 31st March to 17th October, water during dry spells. If the soil is poor, give one light balanced feed as flowering begins. Avoid overfeeding.

  5. 06

    Cut Flowers

    23 Jun to 17 Oct Dates as each sowing reaches this stage

    Cut stems from 23rd June as soon as the flower heads open. Keep picking through 17th October. Cut early in the day and put them straight into water.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Ammi to consider

Graceland

A reliable Ammi majus with large, white, lace-like umbels on tall, sturdy stems. It is vigorous and copes well with UK's cool summers, making it a top choice for cutting and borders.

Casablanca

A compact, early-flowering Ammi majus that stays shorter than most, so it suits smaller gardens and windy spots. The clean white flowers appear for weeks and are excellent for picking.

Green Mist

This Ammi visnaga variety produces soft green umbels that add a frothy, airy texture to beds and bouquets. It is tough, self-seeds readily, and handles damp British summers without flopping.

Snowflake

A fine-textured Ammi majus with delicate foliage and abundant white blooms. It is slightly more compact and bushy than 'Graceland', making it a good middle-of-border filler that stands up well to rain.

Ammi guides by town

See how Ammi timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.