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Bells of Ireland Seeds

Bells of Ireland Seeds

$2.99
$2.99
~0.5 g (~60 seeds)
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Not only Irish eyes will smile at this unusual plant. Its bright green bells with their tiny white "clappers" are always a conversation piece. Turns straw-colored when dry—a very valuable, long-lasting dried flower. The strain in this packet was selected for its superior cut and/or dried flower use. Reseeds, often producing new plants the following year from self-sown seeds.

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Variety Info

Family: Lamiaceae

Native: Asia and Ukraine

Hardiness: Annual

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall

Variety Info: Showy part of flower is large (2") bell-like, apple-green calyx that contains tiny white flowers.

Attributes: Cut Flower

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMEDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date for chilling period. Seeds will germinate when soil temperature is above 50°F.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in 3" biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance.

Days to Emerge: 15–35 days

Seed Depth: Press into surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 plant every 12"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest when half of the bells have opened. Be mindful of thorns when harvesting.

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Total 5 star reviews: 7 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 3
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  • Stephanie 5b D.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 6, 2023
    5 Stars

    My favorite purchase from this site! I tried winter sowing and direct sowing with no results, but the ones I started in biodegradable pots in early April did germinate. I only ended up with one out of four to survive out in the garden but we have a lot of wildlife disturbing the garden and I'm not sure I planted them in the best spot. I was unsure what to expect from these I thought I'd get one spike of green bells but there are so many coming from this one plant. I can't wait to do a better job of raising these amazing plants next year. Gorgeous and vibrant apple green color.

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  • Andrea H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 20, 2024
    5 Stars

    These are so pretty. I share them with friends. Thank you four sending them.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Maureen G.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Jul 7, 2024
    1 Star

    very disappointing! I read all directions and have nothing to show for it!

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  • lyn b.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Apr 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    Great

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • David S.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    My package arrived and I gave it to my expert gardener wife who seemed very happy and excited.

    Sadly, I shoveled 4" of snow off our sidewalks and around our property so... it will be a while before we get moving in the garden.

    Still looking forward to a great planting and flower blooming season. I thank you for the seed packs. In my opinion, it's money well spent.

    My wife even liked the box the seed packs were delivered in. It's a very nice touch and we are 100% satisfied.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
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