Lunaria annua mixture – enchanting Honesty for garden and bouquet

Lunaria annua mixture, better known as Honesty in the Netherlands, is one of the most beloved biennial garden plants for both ornamental gardens and naturalistic plantings. This unique plant is known for its graceful purple and white flowers, followed by striking silvery seed pods that appear in late summer. The combination of color, shape, and texture makes Lunaria annua a unique addition to borders, wild gardens, and flower arrangements. The Lunaria annua mixture, a blend of various color varieties and growth habits, offers an extra rich variety that brings the garden to life throughout the seasons.

Characteristics of Lunaria Annua

Lunaria annua is a fast-growing biennial plant that primarily produces foliage in the first year and blooms profusely in the second. The flowers typically appear from April to June and attract a wide variety of beneficial insects, including bees and butterflies. After flowering, round, semi-transparent seed pods develop—known as "coins" or "pennies"—which later dry and develop a beautiful silvery-white sheen. These decorative seed pods are popular in dried bouquets and natural floral arrangements.

The plant reaches a height of approximately 60 to 100 centimeters, making it ideal for medium-height border planting. The Lunaria annua mixture combines various flower colors, giving any garden a playful and vibrant look.

Growing and location

Lunaria annua mixture thrives in light, humus-rich soil and can grow in both sun and partial shade. This flexibility makes it easy to incorporate into a variety of gardens, from cottage gardens to modern ornamental plantings. Sow Lunaria annua directly in the ground between May and July. The plant is low-maintenance and only needs occasional watering during dry spells.

An added bonus: Lunaria annua self-seeds readily. This means that once planted, it can naturally return every year. Ideal for gardeners who appreciate a natural and low-maintenance flower garden.

Application in garden and interior

With its elegant blooms and glossy seed pods, the Lunaria annua mixture is a versatile addition. In the garden, it adds color in the early season and structure in the fall. It's perfect for combining with plants like aquilegia, foxglove (digitalis), ornamental grass, and campanula. The silver "pennies" that appear in late summer can easily be dried and incorporated into bouquets, flower arrangements, wreaths, or decorative arrangements.

Indoors, the dried Honesty creates a rustic and pure look. The light, almost translucent appearance of the seed pods makes Lunaria annua a perfect fit for modern interiors where natural elements take center stage.

Why choose Lunaria Annua Mixture?

✔ Rich mix of colours for a playful and lively garden appearance
✔ Suitable for bees and butterflies – contributes to biodiversity
✔ Low maintenance, very suitable for novice gardeners
✔ Decorative seed pods for dried bouquets and interior styling
✔ Self-sowing, so the plant can return annually