This is how it works without any problems

Attention: The silver leaf does not bloom until the second year

the Care of the silver leaf is basically very easy if a location that is not too sunny, hot and dry has been selected for it. Since the Silver leaf only feels good to a limited extent in the pot, it should preferably be grown outdoors sown will. You should be aware that, contrary to the deceptive name, this extraordinary plant does not bloom until its second year. Since the silver leaf of the genus Lunaria is complete hardy is, this means no real additional effort. You should consider this fact when planning different flowering times in the bed and also when weeding "weeds".

Increase the silver leaf by sowing

The silver leaf is extremely straightforward through sowing to multiply. After the relatively delicate and discreet flowering, flat seed pods form on the stems of the plant, in which the round, flat seeds can soon be seen. The initially green seed heads become more and more brownish and transparent over time. If the seeds fall out at the time of seed ripening, the silvery partitions usually remain on the stems for a while. Collected seeds should be kept in a safe place as they are unlike the leaf material of the plant when consumed

can be toxic. The seeds have an ideal germination capacity if they are sown outdoors in autumn and only lightly raked into the ground.

Facilitate the self-sowing of the plants

If the silver leaf is good in one location due to the light and moisture conditions can develop, then the stock usually develops by itself without much intervention from the gardener Further. In order for self-sowing to work with the silver leaf, only the following should be used advices be taken to heart:

• Dig up the soil a little before the seeds ripen and open it up for the seeds
• Cut back or transplant vigorous neighboring plants
• do not harvest all seed heads (with the seeds) for decorative purposes