Bells of Ireland Seeds

Name: Bells of Ireland Seeds
Brand: Botanical Interests
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.7 (11 reviews)

Moluccella laevis

Not only Irish eyes will smile at this unusual plant. Its bright green bells with their tiny white "clappers" are always a conversation piece. Turns straw-colored when dry—a very valuable, long-lasting dried flower. The strain in this packet was selected for its superior cut and/or dried flower use. Reseeds, often producing new plants the following year from self-sown seeds.

$2.99 ~0.5g (~60 seeds)

Shipping calculated at checkout.

3.7

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

11

Why Not Add?

Features

Family

Lamiaceae

Native

Asia and Ukraine

Life Cycle

Annual

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")

Flower Color

Green

Bloom Season

Summer to frost

Further Information

Plant Characteristics

Cut Flower

About Bells of Ireland Seeds

Moluccella laevis

Showy part of flower is large (2") bell-like, apple-green calyx that contains tiny white flowers.

Planting More Flowers

Plant Spacing

A group of 3 seeds every 12"

Light Required

Full sun

Plant Height

Tall (Greater than 24")

Planting Depth

Press into surface

Planting Details

Seed Depth	Press into surface
Seed Spacing	A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning	When 2" tall, thin to 1 plant every 12"
Germination	15–35 days
Start Indoors	6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in 3" biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Direct Sow	RECOMMEDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date for chilling period. Seeds will germinate when soil temperature is above 50°F.
Growing & Harvesting	For longest vase life, harvest when half of the bells have opened. Be mindful of thorns when harvesting.

Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone

3.7

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

Based on 11 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3

Slide 1 selected

11 reviews

Sort

Andrea H.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/20/24
5 Stars
These are so pretty. I share them with friends. Thank you four sending them.
Was this helpful?
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
Maureen G.
Verified Buyer
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
7/7/24
1 Star
very disappointing! I read all directions and have nothing to show for it!
Was this helpful?
lyn b.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4/27/24
5 Stars
Great
Was this helpful?
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
David S.
Verified Buyer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/14/24
5 Stars
My package arrived and I gave it to my expert gardener wife who seemed very happy and excited.
Sadly, I shoveled 4" of snow off our sidewalks and around our property so... it will be a while before we get moving in the garden.
Still looking forward to a great planting and flower blooming season. I thank you for the seed packs. In my opinion, it's money well spent.
My wife even liked the box the seed packs were delivered in. It's a very nice touch and we are 100% satisfied.
Was this helpful?
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
Stephanie 5b D.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7/6/23
5 Stars
My favorite purchase from this site! I tried winter sowing and direct sowing with no results, but the ones I started in biodegradable pots in early April did germinate. I only ended up with one out of four to survive out in the garden but we have a lot of wildlife disturbing the garden and I'm not sure I planted them in the best spot. I was unsure what to expect from these I thought I'd get one spike of green bells but there are so many coming from this one plant. I can't wait to do a better job of raising these amazing plants next year. Gorgeous and vibrant apple green color.
Was this helpful?

You might also like

Shop All

Preorder Garlic | Limited Quantities

Free Shipping On Orders $39+

END OF SEASON SEED SALE

Shopping Cart (0)

Popular Searches

Suggestions

Collections

Why Not Try

Bells of Ireland Seeds

Why Not Add?

Features