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Lunaria annua, 'Corfu Blue'
Loved by pollinators Good for cutting

Seed no. 828K

Lunaria annua, 'Corfu Blue'

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Germination

Renowned for germinating irregularly over a long period. Best sown directly where they are to grow in drills 3mm deep, 30cm apart. Keep soil damp until germination and thin to 15cm spacing. Allowing seed to overwinter in the soil lets nature cold stratify. Can be sown indoors. Sow onto loam based compost and only just cover soil with grit. Keep warm, ideal temp. 18°C. for 6-8 weeks. Then cold stratify 5°C. for 6-8 weeks. Then return to warmth. Repeat process until seeds germinate. Plant out as soon as possible after danger of frost has passed.

Growing

Prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in partial sun. Requires little attention. Avoid overfeeding and do not manure.

Cultivation

Harvest seedheads in autumn. Peel off the green outer covering to reveal the silvery translucent 'silver pennies'. If not cut or deadheaded will self-seed freely.

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