Cut flower

Honesty (Lunaria)

Mauve spring blooms — then silvery seed pods that last all winter.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Moderate

Soil

Average

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Stocks reliable honesty seed strains suited to London's cool climate with good germination rates.

Crocus

Offers terracotta and ceramic pots ideal for container-grown honesty in urban London gardens.

Amazon UK

Stocks quality hand forks and spades for soil preparation needed before honesty planting.