A cottage garden classic with lilac-purple blooms in early spring, followed by shimmering, silver seed discs that steal the show. Beloved by pollinators and florists alike, it’s brilliant for drying and looks magical tucked into borders or naturalised in a shady spot.
When to Sow: Jul – Oct
HOW TO SOW LUNARIA:
REQUIRES COLD STRATIFICATION.Sow Direct - Likes to be direct sown where you want it to flower and set seed. Sow thinly, about 3mm deep, and keep the soil moist until germination. Seeds benefit from a cold period, so autumn sowing is ideal. If sowing in warmer months, pre-chill in the fridge for 2-3 weeks to mimic winter.
Sow in pots or trays - 3mm deep and cover with a sprinkle of soil. Gove the same conditiona as above pricking out when large enough to handle. If sowed early plant out in final position by September for flowering the following year.
Classification: Hardy Biennial
Expert Level: Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 14–21 DaysSite: Part Shade / Full Sun
Soil Type: Moist but well-drained
Soil Acidity: Neutral to Alkaline
Moisture: Moist, not soggy
Care: Leave seed pods to develop fully for drying; self-seeds freely
Use: Borders, Dried Flowers, Naturalising
Harvesting: Cut seed pods when fully formed and papery, or flowers just as they open
Days to Maturity: 80–90 DaysVase Life: 5–6 Days (seed pods will last years once dried)
Height: 60–90cm
Plant Spacing: 15cm
Lunaria Annua ( Honesty)
Approx 112 Seeds per pack. Please note that the majority of our seeds are packed by volume so the number of seeds indicated is an approximation.
We make every effort to provide British seeds where possible, but in some cases our British Growers are unable to grow in sufficient quantities to meet our demand or the seeds are subject to Plant breeders' rights which means it is only possible for us to buy these seeds from certain non UK flower farms