Erupting like violet fireworks above a carpet of dusky green foliage, the delicate, four-petalled blooms of Lunaria annua 'Corfu Blue' usher in a season of captivating colour and texture.

This commonly biennial charmer paints garden beds in a vibrant spectrum, its violet-blue flowers complemented by purple-flushed stems and seed pods that mature to reveal shimmering silvery discs.

Though technically a short-lived perennial, this easy-growing honesty self-sows readily, naturalising to create an ever-expanding display that thrives across a range of conditions, from partial shade to sun-drenched borders. At its peak in spring when pollinators flock to its nectar-rich blossoms, it continues to surprise with sporadic flowering throughout the year, its paper-like, unkempt flowers and distinctive foliage colouration setting it apart from its more familiar purple-toned counterparts.