How to grow Perennial Honesty

Lunaria rediviva

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The seed pods are usually allowed to develop as these are unusual and add interest when frosted at the end of the season. Easily self seeds, so weed out unwanted plants i the spring

Growing Perennial Honesty from seed

Easily self seeds, or sow direct

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Perennial Honesty

Choose a bright well drained spot. Useful in the flower border, position in the middle to the back

As Perennial Honesty is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Perennial Honesty

Seed pods can be saved and dried flower arranging

Seed Saving Perennial Honesty

Collect dry seed pods into a paper bag mid autumn and continue to dry in a warm dry shed or window until the seeds can easily be separated from the pod

How long does Perennial Honesty take to grow?

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Other names for Perennial Honesty

Lunaria rediviva L.