Seed Needs, Bells of Ireland (Molucella laevis) Twin Pack of 400 Seeds Each

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Price: $8.85
(as of Jan 15, 2021 14:04:04 UTC – Details)

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Twin Pack of 400 Seeds Each (800 Seeds Total)

Grow this stunning plant, known as “Bells of Ireland,” from freshly harvested Moluccella laevis seeds. Believe it or not, Bells of Ireland doesn’t actually originate from Ireland. The plants are actually native to much of the eastern Mediterranean. Bells of Ireland grows much like a foxglove plant, displaying it’s beautiful, green, flower like tubes along its tall stems. Each stem can hold anywhere between 20 to 50 or more blooms. The plants themselves will reach a height of roughly 30 inches tall and can spread 10 to 12 inches wide.

Grown as an annual flowering plant, Bells of Ireland will grow quickly from fresh flower seeds. The plants will bloom profusely through the summer months, and will later die with the first frost. The seeds can drop to the bare ground beneath, to establish new plant life the following season. You can also wait until the end of the Autumn season to collect and save seeds from your Bells of Ireland plants.

Moluccella laevis is well known for being used as a cut flower. They look great in all sorts of floral arrangements, as well as floral bouquets. Plant them in the garden, as a border plant, or in flower beds.

Sowing the Seed – Bells of Ireland seeds are best established indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. The seeds can be started in peat pots, sowing each seed at a depth of 1/4″ under topsoil. Transplant or direct sow outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed.

Growing Conditions – Bells of Ireland will enjoy an area of full sunlight with temperatures of at least 70F or more. The soil should be neutral to fertile and also well drained. To increase drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to areas containing hard, compact soil. Water daily so that the seeds and soil is moist until germination has occurred.

Germination & Growth – The seeds will begin to germinate within as little as 7 to 14 days after sowing. The plants will reach a height of up to 30 inches tall, spreading up to 12 inches wide. Space your Bells of Ireland seeds about 12 to 18 inches apart from one another. Once established, these unusual flowers will produce rows of green, tube like flowers along each stem.

Beautiful Packet Designs

Each seed packet comes with a beautifully illustrated image of the variety to be grown.
Details on the front include which variety is grown, as well as the scientific name and estimated seed count.
Detailed information about the specific crop is found on the front right.
Packets measure 3.25 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall.
Save your seeds for the next season! Many people don’t know that seeds actually don’t expire for years if they are kept in optimal conditions. Place unused seed packets in a ziplock bag, press the air out and keep them in a cool, dry and dark location for next year!

Detailed Sowing Information

Easy to follow seed sowing directions are presented on the reverse side of each seed packet.
QR codes are displayed on each seed packet for easy reordering, or for additional information on the variety purchased.
Each seed packet has a latex glue that allows you to self seal and save unused seeds.

Moluccella laevis, the Bells-of-Ireland, Bells of Ireland, Molucca balmis, shellflower or shell flower, is a summer flowering annual, native to Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus. It is cultivated for its spikes of flowers. In the language of flowers, it represents luck.

Quality Bells of Ireland seeds packaged by Seed Needs. Intended for the current and the following growing season. Packets are 3.25″ wide by 4.50″ tall and come with a full colored illustration on the front side, as well as detailed sowing instructions on the reverse.
Believe it or not, Bells of Ireland doesn’t actually originate from Ireland. The plants are actually native to much of the eastern Mediterranean.
Bells of Ireland grows much like a foxglove plant, displaying it’s beautiful, green, flower like tubes along it’s tall stems. Each stem can hold anywhere between 20 to 50 or more blooms. The plants themselves will reach a height of roughly 30 inches tall and can spread 10 to 12 inches wide.
Grown as an annual flowering plant, Bells of Ireland will grow quickly from fresh flower seeds. The plants will bloom profusely through the summer months, and will later die with the first killing frost.
All Bells of Ireland seeds sold by Seed Needs are Non-GMO based seed products and are intended for the current & the following growing season. All seeds are produced from open pollinated plants, stored in a temperature controlled facility and constantly moved out due to popularity.