Moluccella laevis ‘Pixie Bells’ | Bells of Ireland Flower Seeds

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Deutscher Name:
Muschelblume
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Plant Moluccella laevis ‘Pixie Bells’ in your garden for a stunning display of large, bell-shaped blooms. Perfect for cut flowers and dried arrangements, these Bells of Ireland flower seeds are easy to grow. An heirloom plant with showy bell-shaped blooms that provides a long lasting interest in the garden.

Moluccella commonly known as Bells of Ireland, Molucca Balm, Irish Bells or Shell flower are tall, upright, branching annuals or short lived perennials found in fallow fields and on stony slopes from the Mediterranean to N.W. India. Grown for their 2 lipped hooded, bell shaped, small, white fragrant flowers from summer to autumn with unusual green flower spikes. Plants look interesting late in the season when the old spikes become dry and bleached. The colors fade to pale beige when dried.Taller plants may need to be staked in windy areas. Grows well in cool climates and usually reaches 2-3 ft. (61-91cm) in height. Dislikes heat and humidity. Frost hardy. Self seeds. Resistant to most pests and diseases.

USES: Mixed border, Annual border, Dried flower arrangements, Combine with other colorful annuals in the border or cutting bed, Containers

TOLERATES: Deer, Rabbits, Light or dappled shade, Poor soils

Botanical Name: Moluccella laevis ‘Pixie Bells’

Common Name: Bells of Ireland, Shell Flower, Muschelblume

Type: Cool climate Annual

Flower Color: Bears 6-8 fragrant, white to pale purplish pink flowers spikes

Foliage: Pale green leaves to 2 ½ in. (6cm) long

Flowering Time: July to September

Plant Height: 30 in. (75cm). Shorter than the normal Bells of Ireland

Plant Width: 9 in. (23cm)

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Moist

Soil Requirements: Moderately fertile. Well drained soil

USDA Zone: 9-11

AHS Heat Zone: 9-1

Misc: AGM Award of Garden Merit RHS

Sowing Instructions (Cliff Notes Version): Cold stratify for two weeks in the fridge (not freezer). Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost at 55-64°F (13-18°C). Needs light to germinate. Barely cover or use vermiculite. Can also be sown on site in late spring. May be slow to germinate.

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