Honesty, Satin Flower. A biennial with attractive leaves of green, margined creamy white. Purple or purple-red flowers followed by flat seed pods. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lunaria annua variegata
A biennial with attractive leaves of green, margined creamy white. Purple or purple-red flowers followed by flat seed pods.
Category: Bi-annuals
Additional information
Generic | Lunaria |
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Species | annua |
Varietry | variegata |
Common Name | Honesty, Satin Flower |
Flower Colour | purple, red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Biennial |
Height | 90cm |
Family | Cruciferae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border, Dried flowers |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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