Bishop's Flower - Elegant Cottage Garden Flower

An elegant and airy flower for your healing garden

Ammi majus, commonly known as Bishop's Flower, is one of the most graceful plants you can grow. Its delicate white lace-like flower heads float above soft green foliage, creating a light, natural look that brings movement and elegance to borders and wildflower plantings.

A favourite of garden designers and flower arrangers alike, Bishop's Flower blends beautifully with roses, cottage garden flowers, and ornamental grasses, adding a soft, romantic touch wherever it grows.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden Ammi Majus?

Our Ammi Majus plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in borders, cutting gardens, and wildlife-friendly spaces.

Our plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.

Ammi majus is a hardy annual known for its large, delicate umbels of tiny white flowers that bloom throughout summer. The airy flowers create a natural meadow effect and are highly attractive to pollinators.

Easy to grow and exceptionally rewarding, it thrives in sunny locations and makes a stunning addition to cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes.

Ammi Majus – The Healing Herb Garden

Usually available: Spring – Summer
Life cycle: Annual
Height: 90 – 120 cm
Position: Full sun
Soil preference: Well-drained soil

Planting

Location: Plant in borders, cutting gardens, or wildflower areas.
Sunlight: Full sun for best flowering.
Spacing: Allow 30 – 45 cm between plants.

Care

Watering: Water regularly while establishing.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Height & Spread

90 – 120 cm × 30 – 45 cm

Harvesting

Method: Cut flower stems using clean secateurs.
Timing: Harvest when flower heads are fully open.
Frequency: Regular cutting encourages more blooms and provides excellent cut flowers.

Top Tips

Cut flowers: One of the finest flowers for bouquets and floral arrangements.
Pollinator friendly: Highly attractive to bees, hoverflies, and beneficial insects.
Garden design: Perfect for softening borders and creating a natural cottage garden look.