Lunaria annua 'Albiflora' - P9

Description
The Einjähriger Silberling 'Albiflora' (Lunaria annua) is an upright perennial that produces white flowers with a pleasant fragrance from April to May. Decorative, silvery fruits develop from the flowers in July. Its leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 45 cm wide. The Einjähriger Silberling 'Albiflora' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Lunaria biennis, Lunaria annua var. albiflora, Lunaria annua 'Alba'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Einjähriger Silberling 'Albiflora's are medium green.

Frost hardiness
The Einjähriger Silberling 'Albiflora' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Lunaria annua 'Albiflora' forms white flowers from April. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Fruit
The silvery fruits of Lunaria annua 'Albiflora' are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden, perennial border