- Start the seeds outdoors in a well‑prepared seedbed from Janary-April.
- Sow thinly in drills about 2-3mm deep.
- Keep the soil consistently moist until germination occurs.
- Seeds will usually germinate over a long period and can overwinter to naturally cold stratify the seed.
- Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them to about 15 cm spacing.
- Alternatively, sow indoors and plant out after the danger of frost has passed.
- Water regularly in dry spells until established.
- Leave some seed heads on the plant if you want natural self‑seeding for future seasons.
- Harvest mature pods in autumn for decorative use.
Lunaria (Honesty) is a biennial with delicate purple flowers in spring, followed by silvery seed pods. Perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings, it also attracts butterflies.
