12 results for "bells of ireland seeds" between $1.00 and $10.00

This attractive and interesting annual produces ling, graceful stems covered with lime green, bell-like blossoms. The "bells" encircle each stem and are produced all summer. The true flowers, which form inside the "bells", are small and insignificant, yet fragrant. Use in beds, for fresh cut flowers and in dried arrangements.

GARDEN HINTS: Refrigerate seed for a week before planting, for long lasting blooms fertilize regularly. Harvest regularly to promote blooms.. Mature size: Height: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm). Width: 9 inches (23 cm). Flowering period: August. Flowering attributes: Green calyx surrounding a small, white, fragrant flower on flower spikes. Leaf attributes: Two and a half inch long, pale green leaves. Light: Full sun to partial shade. Soil: Neutral, moist, well-drained. Feeding: Add a complete organic...

Germination: Slightly difficult germination. My germination handbook says freeze seed packet 5-7 days prior to sowing. Then soak seeds in warm water for 7 days (I guess you would have to change water often ??). Then sow in medium covering seeds and alternating temperatures between 80°F days and 60°F nights. To me, the easiest method is outdoor container sowing. Sow the seeds 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost. Sow seed in container on good seed starting mix. Cover seeds lightly. Moisten mix and...

CULTURE: As a general rule, flowers can be sown in the garden when the soil has warmed to at least 55°F. Flower seeds sown outdoors germinate best in well-worked, loose-textured soil. Flowers respond to fertilizer and good watering practices. Add 1-2 cups of our complete fertilizer per ten row feet to provide adequate nutrition. Seeds should be buried two times their narrowest dimension and covered with finely raked soil or vermiculite unless otherwise noted. Some varieties can take over a month...

These were a wonderful addition to our flower garden, very easy to grow from seed. We have numerous seedling coming up in the garden from the flowers reseeding. The flowers seem to last a very long time, much longer than other flowers. My 5 yr old son was especially fond of these since they are a boy color! I am glad to have found this great flower..

5714BI Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis (110 days) Spikes of bright green bell-shaped “flowers” atop 2-1/2' branching stems. Each green bell is really a showy inflated calyx with a tiny pinkish flower inside. When dried, bells turn creamy white. Needs light to germinate. Likes partial shade; thrives in cool climates. Will self sow. ~140 seeds/g.