About
A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with a compact form with bright leaves. It bears masses of blooms in purple. 'Croftacre Purple Pod' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Lunaria can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with triangular-ovate leaves and leafy racemes of 4-petalled flowers in late spring and early summer
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow seed in spring
Pest resistanceAphids and slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould in wet conditions