How to tend a Lunaria annua

Also known as: Viola lunaria Garsault, Crucifera lunaria E.H.L.Krause, Lunaria annua f. orbiculata (Schur) Beck, Lunaria annua f. elliptica (Schur) Beck, Lunaria biennis var. orbiculata Schur, Lunaria biennis var. elliptica Schur

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, resistant to half shade

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead and pest-infested branches frequently

About this plant

Origin
Worldwide
Category
Cruciferae, Lunaria
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May
Flower colors
red purple, white
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