Overview
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' is a clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Lunaria, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' grows best in partial shade and full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage gardens, woodland edges and dried flower arrangements.
About
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Lunaria genus, which comprises annuals, biennials, and perennials known for their triangular-ovate foliage and leafy racemes with four-petaled flowers in late spring and early summer. This deciduous plant thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soils such as loam or sand, preferring partial shade to full sun and sheltered positions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, cottage gardens, woodland edges, and dried flower arrangements. It can be propagated by seeds and is known to self-seed, providing interest through summer and autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lunaria
- Sunlight
- Partial shade, Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage gardens, Woodland edges, Dried flower arrangements
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lunaria annua 'Lugbury'
- Propagation
- Seeds, Self-seeding
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lunaria annua 'Lugbury'?
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' prefers partial shade and full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' need?
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers neutral and alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' hardy in the UK?
Lunaria annua 'Lugbury' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Lunaria annua 'Lugbury'?
Seeds, Self-seeding.
