Lunaria Annua 'Honesty' Cut Flower Seeds
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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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