Bells Of lreland


While trying unusual annuals some years ago, we found Bells of Ireland. Since then we’ve raised it in our garden each year. It likes lots of sunshine and water and thrives in any good garden soil that will raise vegetables.

Molucella laevis (Shell Flower, Molucca Balm or Bells of Ireland) begins blooming in late July and continues until frost. Sometimes it self sows but, if you wish, you may gather the four little seeds formed in the back of each tiny bell and dry and save them to plant.

Bells of Ireland - Molucella laevis

The branching stems of the plant are sometimes over 2 feet long and very graceful. These are covered with spicy, green, bell-like white, pink or lavender tipped flowers. Wonderful arrangements may be made with the branches alone or combined with other flowers. A basket of Bells of Ireland mixed with gladioli is exquisite.

by P Hahn

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