Lunaria annua subsp. pachyrrhiza 'Corfu Blue'
honesty 'Corfu Blue'
An upright biennial bearing ovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark grey-green leaves and violet-blue flowers in late spring and early summer, followed by flat, green seed pods. When ripe, the outer covers peel away to expose silvery, paper-like discs.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Brassicaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-draibned soil in sun or partial shade. It can be allowed to self-seed if desired; unwanted seedlings are easy to remove.
Propagation
Propagate by seed in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Not required, but faded foliage can be cut back once seedheads have been enjoyed
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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