Overview
Lunaria rediviva is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lunaria, part of the Brassicaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Lunaria rediviva grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens and dried flower arrangements. It is native to Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Portugal Continental.
About
Lunaria rediviva, known as perennial honesty, is a species of plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. This hairy-stemmed herbaceous perennial is found throughout Europe. It often grows in damp woods on lime substrates. Growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, it has large, pointed oval leaves with marked serrations. It is native to North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus and other regions. Mature plants reach roughly 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Lunaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to Europe and has been introduced to North America and elsewhere. Species include:L. annua, annual or biennial L. rediviva, perennial L. telekiana.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lunaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lunaria rediviva size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Woodland gardens, Cottage gardens, Dried flower arrangements
- Native to
- Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Portugal Continental
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lunaria rediviva
- Cultivation
- Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand; suitable for woodland and cottage gardens; can self-seed readily.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding; cut back foliage after flowering to maintain plant health.
- Propagation
- Seeds, Self-seeding
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Clubroot, White blister, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Lunaria rediviva?
Prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil; tolerates a range of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand; suitable for woodland and cottage gardens; can self-seed readily.
Where is the best place to plant Lunaria rediviva?
Lunaria rediviva prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lunaria rediviva need?
Lunaria rediviva is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How do I prune Lunaria rediviva?
Remove spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding; cut back foliage after flowering to maintain plant health.
How big does Lunaria rediviva grow?
Lunaria rediviva reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Lunaria rediviva hardy in the UK?
Lunaria rediviva has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lunaria rediviva?
Seeds, Self-seeding.
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