Lunaria annua | Alba Double flowers The book also includes ideas

The book also includes ideas for unexpected vessels (dollhouse suppliers are a great source for miniature vases

Plant in sun or part shade and cut back the stems as the flowers fade to encourage more blooms and to keep her in shape - she'll show off for you the whole of spring

including cannas

Cut back your plants in late autumn

Lunaria annua | Alba Double flowers The book also includes ideasThis old fashioned elegant variety also known as Silver Dollar and Money Plant with its pretty green leaves and sweet white flowers making it a perfect choice for lighting up a shaded area. Lunaria are fast growing and flower in late spring and into summer followed by the well known beautiful silvery flat seed pods. The seed pods are excellent for drying and look wonderful in a dried floral arrangement. Happiest in a drier shaded area but will cope