Lunaria Annua 'Honesty' Cut Flower Seeds

Lunaria Annua 'Honesty' Cut Flower Seeds

The vibrant purple Lunaria Annua Honesty has been popular since Victorian times and is well known for its silvery, moon-like remains of the seed cases which makes it stunning in dried flower arrangements. This fast-growing biennial is headed by a four-petaled flower, blooming in mid-late spring to early summer. The flat papery petals in dark purple are highly addition to borders, woodlands, or wild gardens. It can grow up to 2-3ft (75cm).

Lunaria Annua 'Honesty' Cut Flower Seeds Cut Flower Seeds Information

Seed Quantity:	Approx. 50 seeds per pack.
When to Sow:	Indoor: Jan - Apr Outdoor: May - Oct
Site Conditions:	Preferably fertile and moist, and well-drained soil in full/partial sun which requires low maintenance. Avoid manuring and overfeeding.
How to Sow:	Sow into modules or trays from Jan – Apr, under the cover or indoors. Expect the seeds to germinate after 7-10 days at 20-22°C and set plants out in early autumn, when the soil is warm. Alternatively, sow directly from May - Oct into the soil 1mm deep. Germination takes 5-10 days at 22°C. Keep a spacing of 40-60cm between the seeds. Flowers can grow up to 80cm.
Flowers:	May - Jun

When to Sow Lunaria annua "Honesty" Cut Flower Seeds

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