Bells of Ireland

Bells of Ireland

Latin name: Moluccella laevis L.

Bells of Ireland is a unique and decorative annual plant with tall, green flower spikes filled with bell-shaped, lime-colored petals. It is often used in bouquets and dried arrangements, and provides an elegant vertical structure in flower beds.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Flowering time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 25–30 cm
• Row spacing: 40 cm
• Height: 60–90 cm
• Location: Sunny
• Soil type: Well-drained, light and nutritious soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid letting the soil get too wet

Cultivation tips:

• For best germination, chill the seeds in the refrigerator for a week before sowing.
• Pre-cultivate at 18–22°C and plant out when the risk of frost is over.
• Thin the plants to give them enough space to develop.

Uses: Perfect for cut flowers, dried arrangements and as a vertical accent in flower beds.

Bells of Ireland is an elegant and easy-to-grow plant that adds a distinctive and exotic touch to both the garden and flower arrangements!