Description
Mr Fothergills Honesty Purple & White Mixed Seeds Hardy Scented Biennial
Mr Fothergills Honesty Purple & White Mixed Seeds grow into striking biennial plants with fragrant purple and white flowers, followed by unique silvery-white seed heads perfect for indoor displays. Hardy and easy to grow, these plants attract pollinators while adding vertical interest and long-lasting beauty to borders, gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Key Features
- Fragrant Blooms Produces scented purple or white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.
- Decorative Seed Heads Silvery-white dried seed pods ideal for indoor arrangements and crafts.
- Hardy Biennial Robust, reliable plants suitable for a variety of garden conditions.
- Tall & Upright Growth Reaches up to 75cm (30in), providing height and structure to borders.
- Versatile Use Perfect for cut flowers, mixed borders, or wildlife-friendly gardens.
Product Description
Honesty (Lunaria annua) is a charming biennial known for its scented flowers and decorative seed heads. Growing to around 75cm (30in) tall, it produces purple and white blooms in spring, followed by flat, silvery-white seed heads that are ideal for indoor arrangements or dried flower crafts. This hardy plant thrives in full sun and attracts bees, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Perfect for adding height, colour, and fragrance to flower beds, borders, or cottage-style gardens, Honesty is both functional and beautiful.
Specifications
- Brand: Mr Fothergills
- Variety: Honesty Purple & White Mixed
- Botanical Name: Lunaria annua
- Seed Count: Approx. 50 seeds
- Plant Type: Flower Seeds
- Genus: Annuals / Bedding
- Plant Class: Hardy Biennial
- Growth Habit: Tall, Upright
- Height: Approx. 75cm (30in)
- Flower Colour: Purple and White
- Position: Full Sun
- Suitable For: Cut Flowers, Borders, Pollinator Gardens
- Attractive To: Bees
- Sow Outdoors: MayJuly
- Flowering Period: AprilJune
Growing & Care Tips
- Sow directly outdoors in well-drained soil
- Space plants to allow air circulation and growth
- Water moderately during dry periods
- Harvest seed heads for drying after flowers fade
- Supports pollinators and encourages wildlife in the garden
Why Choose These Seeds?
Mr Fothergills Honesty Purple & White Mixed is ideal for gardeners seeking a hardy, fragrant biennial that provides beautiful blooms, decorative seed heads, and supports pollinators. A versatile plant that enhances both indoor and outdoor spaces with colour, scent, and ecological benefits.
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