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Bells of Ireland Seeds
Bells of Ireland are a striking, unique and lucky addition to your home garden. These unique flowers have been cultivated since 1570. Their name, Bells of Ireland, leads many gardeners to wrongly assume they are from Ireland. In fact, these tall, apple-green “bells” are named after the Molucca Islands in Indonesia. These flowers are also native to Western Asia, Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus.
The flowers of this plant are considered a symbol of good luck. Bells of Ireland flowers are delicate and have a strong lemon or vanilla like scent. The flowers have a very unusual lime green color and dramatic spikes making them great at the back of the garden and in flower arrangements. They also make a great dried flower and turn a lovely straw color when dry.
If you have problems with deer or rabbits in your garden, these flowers are a good choice as they have proven to be resistant to both.
Cold temperatures are important for germination and your Bells of Ireland seeds should either be chilled in the fridge for 5 days or soaked in warm water for 3-4 hours prior to planting.
Also available:
Flowering Tobacco Seeds
Calliopsis Flower Seeds
Pink Balloon Flower Seeds
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Additional Seed Details
- Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
- Genus: Moluccella (mol-yoo-SELL-uh)
- Species:laevis (LEE-viss)
- Cultivar:Bells of Ireland
- Category:Everlasting Flower, Annual
- Height:18-24 in. (45-60 cm), 24-36 in (60-90 cm)
- Spacing: 9-12 in (22-30 cm)
- Germination Time: 25-35 days
- Days to Maturity: days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Bloom Color: Green
- Bloom Time: Late Summer/Early Fall
- Foliage: Grown for foliage, Herbaceous, Silver/Grey/Blue-Green, Smooth-Textured, Good Fall Color
- Soil Requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors in the fall or in spring as soon as the ground can be worked.
- Other Details: Average water needs, water regularly, do not over-water. This flower is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Fragrant flowers. Self-sows freely, deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next spring. Suitable for container growing
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