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Bells of Ireland Seeds
Moluccella laevis
unusually bright apple green bells
Bells of Ireland is a wonderful choice for cut flowers with fresh green clustered foliage that offer a unique point of interest.
Approx 180 seeds
- Cut Flowers
- Hardy Annual
- Tolerates Most Light
- Easy to Grow
Bells of Ireland Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Bells of Ireland seeds (Moluccella laevis) produce striking green spires ideal for cut flower arrangements. Sow seeds from February to May. They thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and require regular watering. Flowers can be harvested from midsummer onwards.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Bells of Ireland Seeds
- Sow:Feb–May
- Germination:10–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil
- Water:Regular, keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut flowers from midsummer when spikes are well-formed
- Best for:Cut flower beds, borders, floral arrangements
Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis) offer a unique touch to any cut flower arrangement with their vibrant green, bell-shaped calyces. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them a delightful addition to your garden or bouquet.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.25. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.25
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Standard delivery (multiple parcels) — large orders
- £7.50
- Free delivery (orders £60 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Bells of Ireland Seeds – Unique Green Cut Flowers
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How to Grow
Bells of Ireland seeds can be sown indoors from February to April to get an early start or directly outdoors after the last frost in May. They thrive in full sun and prefer well-drained soil for optimal growth, making them ideal for containers or garden beds.
Sowing
Sow the seeds lightly covered in warm, damp, well-drained soil and place them in a sunny location to encourage germination. This method supports steady sprouting during the early spring months.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to allow adequate space for growth, considering their potential height and spread suited to a 35 cm pot or garden bed. This ensures strong, healthy plants through the growing season from June to September.
Plant care
Water the plants regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming and maintain the plant's neat appearance throughout summer and early autumn.
About Bells of Ireland
Perfect for pots and borders, these cut flowers attract pollinators and add a fresh green note to floral displays.
- Cut Flowers
- Hardy Annual
- Tolerates Most Light
- Easy to Grow
History of Bells of Ireland
Native to western Asia, Bells of Ireland belong to the mint family and are valued for both their fresh and dried floral use. Their name symbolizes good luck, making them popular for celebrations like Saint Patrick’s Day. They grow tall with striking green bells that bring charm to any garden.
| Other Names | Moluccella laevis, the Bells-of-Ireland, Bells of Ireland, Molucca balmis, shellflower or shell flower |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Non-toxic. |
FAQs
Sow indoors in early spring or directly outdoors after frost. Keep soil moist and in full sun. Sow the seeds lightly covered in warm, damp, well-drained soil and place them in a sunny location to encourage germination. This method supports steady sprouting during the early spring months.
Seedlings usually appear in 10–14 days. Sow from February to May.
They typically reach 90-120cm tall.
Yes, they make excellent fresh or dried cut flowers. Harvest: Cut flowers from midsummer when spikes are well-formed. Flowering runs June to September. Watering: regular, keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs February to May, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 180 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits cut flower beds, borders and floral arrangements, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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