Bells of Ireland

Attractive and unusual bedding plant producing rich olive green bells delightful for use for real flower arranging with their highlighted tones and various shades of green. Can be dried for winter.

Height: 30 inches; Type/hardiness: Hardy Annual; Flowers: Summer

Sowing:

Sow in spring 1/8 inch deep in a free draining seed compost. Germination can be slow. To speed this up seal in a polythene bag after sowing and leave in a refrigerator for 2 weeks then place in warmth 65-70F when germination usually starts after 14-21 days.

Growing:

Transplant when large enough to handle into 3 inch pots, grow cool and gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost 9 x 12 inches apart in a sunny well drained site.

Aftercare:

To dry pick on a dry day when flowers are fully open, hang upside down in small bunches in a dry airy place until fully dry.

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