
Green Mist Ammi 'False Queen Anne's Lace' Flower | x 100 Seeds
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Common Name: Queen Anne's lace, false Queen Anne's lace, ornamental carrot, wild carrot, lace flower, false bishop's weed, large bullwort, bishop's weed, toothpickweed
Scientific Name: Ammi visnaga
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Sturdy bouquet filler. A greener, fuller Ammi for cutting. Complements any colour scheme. Stems are long and sturdy with dense flower heads 12cm across. Foliage is full of blue-green, finely dissected leaves and has a feathery appearance. Also known as false Queen Anne's lace, lace flower, false bishop's weed, toothpickweed, and bishop's weed.
Plant Height: 120cm
When: Spring and Early Autumn
Sewing Depth + Method: Direct seed (recommended) - In early spring after the last frost. Sow seed thinly in rows, covering lightly. Make 2-3 successive sowings, 2 weeks apart for a continuous summer harvest. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. When first true leaves appear, transplant them into larger pots. Harden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost. Tips: chill seed at 5-8°C for 1-2 weeks prior to sowing in the greenhouse. Cooler temperatures of 14-17°C are best for seedling establishment. Support may be needed if grown in windy areas.
Spacing: 15cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until Germination: 12-16 days at 16-18°C
Seed to Bloom: 65 - 75 Days
Harvest: Harvesting before 80% of flowers are open tends to reduce the uptake of water and cause the flowers to wilt. Dried: When the flowers are fully open and with no hint of pollen shed.
Approx. Number of Seeds: 100
Note: Unfortunately, we cannot ship to WA