Bells of Ireland

Name: Bells of Ireland
SKU: 3000090
Price: 1.25 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

3000090

Moluccella laevis

CODE SE089

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Supplied as Approx 40 Seeds Dispatched within 3 days*

Bells of Ireland is an upright annual that produces pale green ovate leaves and pale pink blooms throughout summer. Will provide greenery to the garden from spring to autumn. Bells of Ireland is a must for drying and using in cut-flower displays, as their seed heads are highly attractive. Sow seeds inside from March to April or outside from May to June.

*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within three working days. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.

Sowing and harvesting time

Sow indoors Sow outdoors Harvest

- Mature Height 90cm
- Mature Spread 45cm
- Planting Sow thinly in trays when growing inside, about 0.5cm deep and cover very lightly with soil.
- Soil Type Well drained, moist soil
- Pruning Cut spent flower spikes to enocourage new blooms
Can be sown in autumn or spring. If sowing in spring, freeze the seed packet for 5 days and then soak the seeds overnight. Sow thinly in trays when growing inside, about 0.5cm deep and cover very lightly with soil. Germination can take around 14-21 days. Thin seedlings and transplant when large enough to handle (3-5cm). Grow them somewhere that gets plenty of sunlight. Will self-sow if left to mature fully.