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Bells of Ireland Flower Seed — held apple green bell spikes

Bells of Ireland Flower Seed — green bell calyx detail

Bells of Ireland Flower Seed — bells of ireland full hands green harvest

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Moluccella laevis

90 - 110Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Bells of Ireland Flower Seed

Item #HSC-FLW-002-PKT

Apple-green spikes for bouquets.

Tall stems are lined with bright apple-green bells, about 2" across, each holding a tiny white flower. Use them as spikes or filler for fresh color and texture, or dry them.

The blooms have a light, sour-apple scent. Also called shellflower.

Flowers about 90–110 days from sowing, on plants 24–48" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 4,000 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 24–48"

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Moluccella laevis
Days To Maturity: 90 - 110 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Chill the seed

1–2 weeks before sowing.

Don't cover

Needs light; 50–60°F soil.

Stake tall stems

10–12" apart.

Cut half open

Or firm, to dry.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 12–21 days, held at 65–68°F (18–20°C). Chilling the seed for 1–2 weeks at 35–40°F (1.7–4.4°C) before sowing improves germination.

Direct sowing

Recommended. Sow in early spring once soil is 50–60°F (10–16°C). Leave seed uncovered; it needs light.

Starting indoors

Plants have taproots and dislike moving, so sow 6–8 weeks ahead in individual 3" pots or cell packs. Water from below or mist so seed isn't buried. Harden off and plant out after frost.

Plant spacing

10–12".

Soil

Well-drained soil.

Light

Sun or part shade.

Support

Tall stems may need staking.

Harvest

Cut often to push side shoots. Fresh: when spikes are about half open and green. Dried: once the bells feel firm.

Uses

Fresh or dried bouquets, the back of beds and borders, cottage gardens.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Scientific name

Moluccella laevis

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 4,000 on average.

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