Ammi Visnaga 'Green Mist' Seeds

Sow seeds outdoors in spring after the last frost or indoors 4-6 weeks earlier. Keep soil moist and in a sunny spot. Thin seedlings to 20cm apart. Scatter the seeds on firm, damp soil and pat them down before covering lightly with soil. Place the sown area in a sealed clear container in a sunny location until germination, ensuring consistent moisture to support successful sprouting.

Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Sow from February to April, and August to October.

Yes, it is a hardy annual that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Yes, its flowers are excellent for bees and beneficial insects. It is filed here as a wild flower, the group we point people at for informal, pollinator-friendly planting. Harvest: Cut when umbels fully open for best vase life. Flowering runs June to September.

Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs February to April, and August to October, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.

There are approximately 300 seeds in the packet, so there is plenty to share. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits cut flower beds, pots and and garden borders, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.