Bells of Ireland - Molucella
Irish bells are among the most interesting plants in summer, with upright stems up to 70 centimetres long and bright green cupped and spatulate leaves. Inside, they offer small, slightly fragrant white or pink flowers from July to October.
The Irish Bell is native to Turkey, Syria and the Caucasus, where it is cultivated for its original flower spikes. In the language of flowers, they represent good luck.
They are therefore mainly grown for their decorative aspect in the ornamental garden, but are also used to make dry or fresh bouquets.
Easy to grow, the Irish Bell appreciates light soils, but the plant will do well in any good garden soil, preferably well-drained.
in the ground, in bucket
Sow from February to April, in a fertile, draining substrate, under cover at a minimum temperature of 12-15°C and from April to the end of May directly in the ground, choosing a sunny exposure. Keep substrate or soil moist until emergence (two weeks to a month in some cases). In mild climates, seed can be sown in situ after preparing the soil; placing the seeds in the freezer for a week will facilitate germination.
Water as often as necessary to keep the soil fresh (but be careful not to over-water). Mulch, mulch or combine lightly covering crops to maintain a good level of humidity without watering.
February, March, April
April
May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny, semi-shade
medium
all floor types
fees
Moluccella laevis
early
50 seeds
Light green
70 cm
3 cm
Eurasia
