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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.5m
max. spread |
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0.6m
max. height |
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1-2 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Lunaria annua
Other names: Honesty
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Genus: Lunaria
Species: L. annua - L. annua is a robust, branching annual or biennial with purple and white flowers in early summer followed by flat, silvery seed pods suitable for dried flowers and winter bouquets. Attractive to butterflies.
Lunaria annua is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Violet in Spring; Violet, White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Fruit: Cream in Autumn
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Lunaria annua (Honesty) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Wildflower
Cultivation: Sow seeds in-situ in fertile, moist, free-draining soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be allowed to self-seed if desired; unwanted seedlings are not problematic to remove.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Winston Walker
I am querying the life cycle of the plant "Honesty" is it biennial or annual, my google search states that the plant life cycle is biennial,the Shoot's site state annual, I am confused
Winston
- Views: 35
- Replies: 3
- Posted: Fri. 6th April 2012 12:08
- Last reply: Mon. 9th April 2012 20:06
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