Bells of Ireland Seeds
Molucella laevis
Pixie Bells, Shellflower
Cold Hardy Annual
Cut Flower Filler
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature, Good for Cutting, Long Vase Life |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Greenhouse Performer |
| Additional Characteristics | Start Early for Transplants, Good for Overwintering, Cold Tolerant |
| Flowering Month | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Garden Style | Cutting / Cut Flowers, English Cottage, Heirloom & Heritage, Romantic, Victorian |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 110 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Hardy |
| Plant Height | 21 - 30 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Cut Flower & Bouquets, Bouquet Filler Flower, Bouquet Filler Greens, Fragrant, Ornamental, Landscape |
| Shape | Filler Flower, Spike, Textural |
Bells of Ireland are a cold hardy annual and cut flower favorite that produces gorgeous 24" to 40" inch, apple green spires of bell-shaped, 2" inch calyxes centered with tiny, white flower blooms. The blossoms have a subtle sour apple scent and are wonderful used fresh or dried as both a spike and a filler flower in bouquets. Originally heralding from Syria, this cottage garden favorite offers exceptional textural interest and is a pollinator attractant. It will grow in nearly all soil conditions. Packet: 50 seeds.
Since Bells of Ireland seed is in VERY short supply this season we are limiting purchases to 2 packets in order for more growers to get needed seed supply this season.
Bells of Ireland are a cold hardy annual and cut flower favorite that produces gorgeous 24" to 40" inch, apple green spires of bell-shaped, 2" inch calyxes centered with tiny, white flower blooms. The blossoms have a subtle sour apple scent and are wonderful used fresh or dried as both a spike and a filler flower in bouquets. Originally heralding from Syria, this cottage garden favorite offers exceptional textural interest and is a pollinator attractant. It will grow in nearly all soil conditions. Packet: 50 seeds.
Since Bells of Ireland seed is in VERY short supply this season we are limiting purchases to 2 packets in order for more growers to get needed seed supply this season.
