Bells of Ireland
£1.29 – £9.99
An Heirloom annual flower producing unusual bell-shaped, green bracts all along the branching stems reaching 24-30”. Very popular cut fresh for flower arranging and left to dry to a light straw colour.
Bells of Ireland
Bells of Ireland. An Heirloom annual flower producing unusual bell-shaped, green bracts all along the branching stems reaching 24-30”. Very popular cut fresh for flower arranging and left to dry to a light straw colour. Grows best in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Prefers growing in cool weather.
Cultivation Advice Bells of Ireland
- Can be sown in autumn or spring.
- If sowing in spring, freeze the seed packet for 5 days and then soak the seeds overnight.
- Sow thinly in trays and cover very lightly.
- Germination can take 14-21 days.
- Thin and transplant when large enough to handle.
- Prefers Full sun to part shade.
- Will self-sow if left to fully mature.
