What climate is best for Bells of Ireland?
The Goldilocks Zone for Bells of Ireland 60°F to 70°F (15°C to 21°C) is where Bells of Ireland hit their stride. This temperature range is no random pick; it’s a strategic nod to their native Irish hillsides, where mild and cool weather reigns supreme. Bells of Ireland are often considered a “Hardy Annual”, which means they prefer cooler weather and have some frost tolerance. This also means they are a late spring/early summer blooming flower (they usually die out by mid/late July, when it gets hot).
Can Bells of Ireland be grown indoors?
Bells of Ireland are excellent filler flowers for bouquets and gardens. Their size, shape, and color make them a beautiful accent wherever they are. They can be grown from seed indoors or outdoors. Once established, this cool-weather annual is low-maintenance. Companion plants that work well with Bells of Ireland are ones that have the same growing conditions. Sweet peas, snapdragons, and stock flowers are all cool-weather flowers. You can also consider growing flowers that will make beautiful arrangements together because of their color and shape.
How long does it take for Bells of Ireland to flower?
Expect flowers to appear only 5-6 weeks after transplanting (temperature depending). For fresh cuts, wait until you see the small white flowers starting to develop within the bells. If harvesting to dry, wait until the small white flowers are completely open. They can handle a light frost but should be protected from a deep freeze event. Expect flowers to appear only 5-6 weeks after transplanting (temperature depending). For fresh cuts, wait until you see the small white flowers starting to develop within the bells.Plant in early spring, before the last frost. They can handle a light frost but should be protected from a deep freeze event. Expect flowers to appear only 5-6 weeks after transplanting (temperature depending). For fresh cuts, wait until you see the small white flowers starting to develop within the bells.
Is Bells of Ireland hardy?
Bells of Ireland seeds, also known as Moluccella Laevis is a very easy plant to grow. It’s a fast growing hardy annual that grows cup shaped flowers on tall bright green stems. Scented flower ideal for using in beds, borders, cottage gardens or cut and use fresh or dry in bouquets or flower arrangements. Moluccella laevis (Bells of Ireland, Lady-in-the-Bathtub, Molucca Balm, Shell Flowers) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.Moluccella plants are very robust plants are rarely suffer from disease or insect pressure. Bells of Ireland do have thorns hidden between the bells so be aware of these during harvest. If the seeds are allowed to mature and fall from the plant they will readily germinate the following spring.