About
Ammi majus 'Snowflake' is a sturdy, upright annual that can reach heights of up to 1 meter. Its delicate, finely dissected leaves create a feathery appearance. During the summer, it bears clusters of small white flowers arranged in rounded umbels. This plant serves well as a filler in garden borders and is also suitable for cutting and use in floral designs.
About the genus
Ammi species can be either annuals or biennials, exhibiting upright or spreading growth habits. They feature finely dissected, fern-like leaves and produce large, branching clusters of small, creamy-white flowers during the summer months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Plants may require support - see staking perennials for further advice
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by sowing seed under glass in early spring or autumn, or in situ in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free