Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
Price: $3.45
SKU: 40000521Annual. Bells of Ireland is grown for its green, bell-shaped calyxes. This old-fashioned garden annual is useful as a fresh or dried flower. White flowers are fragrant, but inconspicuous. Plants grow best in full sun but tolerate some shade and poor soils if very well-drained. Does not grow well in hot, humid climates. Reseeds readily.
Genetic Classification: Open Pollinated
Sowing Outside: Direct sow 2-4 weeks before your average last frost date. Scatter the seeds where you want them. The seeds will germinate when the soil temperature reaches 50°F.
For inside sowing, chill seeds in your fridge for 1-2 weeks before sowing. Then sow in pots 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Handle the seedlings with care; roots are very sensitive to disturbance.
Days to germination: 15–35 days
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 plant every 12"
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