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Brassicaceae
Money Plant Alba
Honesty
Product code : NOR-GR03
Valued for its silvery, ornamental fruits, the 'Alba' honesty produces delicate white flowers clustered on loose floral spikes. Perfect for flowerbeds, this biennial plant brings timeless elegance to your garden. Its translucent fruits are also highly prized for dried floral arrangements, adding an artistic touch to your compositions. This variety reaches 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 inches). The floral palette is distinguished by its white color. The packet contains 30 seeds to start your planting. Design your layout considering the mature habit and the distance from which the flowers will be observed.
- Quantity
- 30 seeds
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Life cycle
- Biennial
- Hardiness
- Zone 4
Discover the plant
Common nameHonesty Plant Alba
FamilyBrassicaceae
GenusLunaria
Speciesannual
Cultivarfrom Pope Alba
TypeUntreated
Botanical nameHonesty
Honesty 'Alba' (Lunaria annua). Prized for its silvery, decorative seed pods, Honesty 'Alba' produces delicate white flowers grouped on loose floral spikes. Perfect for flowerbeds, this biennial plant brings timeless elegance to your garden. Its translucent seed pods are also highly valued for dried floral arrangements, adding an artistic touch to your compositions. This variety reaches 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in). The floral palette is distinguished by this color: white. The packet contains 30 seeds to start your planting.
Germination usually takes 10 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant young flowers when their true leaves have developed and their roots hold the root ball. Handle seedlings gently and avoid compressing the stem. Under lighting, gradually space the containers so that the foliage does not overlap. Acclimatization then prepares the plants for sun, wind, and temperature variations.
Add elegance to your flowerbeds and floral creations with Honesty 'Alba', a timeless ornamental plant! Combine the light flowers of this variety with dark foliage to highlight their outline; a few repetitions near a path give continuity to this luminous touch. Plan the placement of this variety in the flowerbed, considering its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in). When designing the planting, reserve 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Germination temperature
18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F)
Germination time
10 to 14 days
Sowing period
Indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost
Propagation
Sowing
Growing method
Water regularly to maintain constant moisture during germination and growth. Emergence usually takes 10 to 14 days in a potting mix kept at 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. Plan for the space this variety will occupy in the bed, taking into account its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in). When designing the planting, allow 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. During its July and August flowering period, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising the still fresh flowers. Transplanting outdoors is done in October because, to flower well the following spring, honesty must undergo the cold of winter (it is a biennial). Plant in autumn at 30 cm spacing, in ordinary soil, preferably light and rather in partial shade, but it adapts to all kinds of situations.
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Watering
Water regularly to maintain constant moisture during germination and growth. To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its sun exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. During its flowering period in July and August, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing the still-fresh flowers.
Soil type
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil, in full sun or partial shade. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture during germination and growth.
Fertilization
To plant this variety, first choose a location that matches its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained, porous potting mix for seedlings is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. During its July and August flowering period, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without bruising still fresh flowers.
Seasonal care
Water regularly to maintain constant humidity during germination and growth. During its flowering period in July and August, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without crushing the still-fresh flowers. Transplanting outdoors is done in October because, to bloom well the following spring, honesty needs to experience the cold of winter (it is a biennial). Plant in the fall, 30 cm apart, in ordinary soil, preferably light and rather in partial shade, but it adapts to all kinds of situations. Subsequently, the plant readily self-seeds… but without becoming invasive. Transplant new seedlings when they reach 5 cm, into beds, spaced 40 cm in all directions. It readily self-seeds in the garden. If the location is not suitable, move young plants in September-October by lifting them with a small clod of earth. Germination usually takes 10 to 14 days in potting soil maintained at 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. This variety flowers during the following period: July and August. Plan the placement of this variety in the bed, taking into account its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in).
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Recommended pot size
Drained container leaving the plant a spread of 30 cm (11.8 in).
The foliage of this variety spreads about 30 cm (11.8 in); leave this width available around the container instead of placing several plants close to its edge. Place the container of this variety in the following exposure: full sun to partial shade, checking the light received throughout the day. Germination usually takes 10 to 14 days in soil maintained at 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: full sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained and porous seed starting mix is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. During its July and August flowering period, keep this variety accessible to remove damaged parts without disturbing fresh flowers. Transplanting into the ground is done in October because, to flower well the following spring, Lunaria must undergo the cold of winter (it is a biennial). Plant in the fall at a distance of 30 cm, in ordinary soil, preferably light and rather in partial shade, but it adapts to all kinds of situations.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in)
Width / spread
30 cm (11.8 in.)
Flower color
White
Bloom period
Annual Honesty 'Alba' ( _Lunaria annua_ ), offered by seed producer WH Perron. Valued for its decorative, silvery seedpods, Annual Honesty 'Alba' produces delicate white flowers grouped on loose flower spikes. This variety blooms in July and August. Combine the light-colored flowers of this variety with dark foliage to highlight their outlines; a few repetitions along a pathway will create continuity for this bright touch.
Garden associations
In goodcompany.
Companion plants
Predict the place of this variety in the flowerbed taking into account its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in). When designing the planting, allow 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. Combine the light flowers of this variety with dark foliage to highlight their outline; a few repetitions near a pathway will give continuity to this bright touch. To plant this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
When to start sowing Honesty Alba?
Germination typically takes 10 to 14 days in soil maintained at 18 to 20 °C (64.4 to 68 °F). The sowing schedule for this variety is as follows: indoors, 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant young plants when their true leaves have developed and their roots hold the soil ball together. Handle seedlings gently and avoid compressing the stem. Under grow lights, gradually space out containers so that the foliage does not overlap. Hardening off then prepares the plants for sun, wind, and temperature variations. Planting out occurs when conditions match their hardiness.
How to combine Chinese lantern Alba colors?
Combine this variety’s light-colored flowers with dark foliage to make their contours stand out; a few repetitions along a pathway will provide continuity to this bright touch. This variety blooms in July and August. Plan for this variety’s place in the bed, considering its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in.). When designing the planting, allow 30 cm (11.8 in.) of spread for each plant of this variety. Design the composition considering the mature habit and the distance from which the flowers will be observed.
What location is suitable for Honesty Alba?
To install this variety, first choose a location corresponding to its exposure: sun to partial shade. Indoors: A well-drained, porous potting mix for seedlings is ideal to prevent overwatering. Outdoors: Ordinary, light soil. Plan for this variety's place in the bed, taking into account its height of 60 to 70 cm (23.6 to 27.6 in). When designing the planting, reserve 30 cm (11.8 in) of spread for each plant of this variety. The foliage of this variety occupies approximately 30 cm (11.8 in); leave this width available around the container instead of placing several plants close to its edge.
How to water honesty Alba during its growth?
During its flowering period in July and August, keep this variety accessible so you can remove damaged parts without crushing the still fresh flowers. Transplant into the ground in October because, to flower well the following spring, honesty needs to experience winter cold (it is a biennial). Plant in the autumn at 30 cm intervals, in ordinary soil, preferably light and in partial shade, but it adapts to all kinds of situations. Subsequently, the plant readily self-seeds... but without becoming invasive. Transplant new seedlings when they reach 5 cm, into flowerbeds, spaced 40 cm apart in all directions.
What care should be given to Honesty Alba throughout the season?
During its July and August flowering period, keep this variety accessible so you can remove damaged parts without crushing fresh flowers. Transplant into the ground in October, because for next spring's bloom, Lunaria must be exposed to winter cold (it is a biennial). Plant in autumn at 30 cm intervals in ordinary soil, preferably light and in partial shade, but it adapts to all sorts of conditions. Afterward, the plant readily self-seeds... but without becoming invasive. Transplant new seedlings when they reach 5 cm, into beds, spaced 40 cm apart in all directions.
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