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Item Number: EV10

BELLS OF IRELAND or SHELL FLOWER (Moluccella laevis) HHA

Description:

Flower arrangers delight. Tall spikes with large bright green cup shaped calyx. Use fresh or dried in winter. Flowers August to September.

Seed Count: 200

WHEN TO SOW

March to April

WHERE TO SOW

Before sowing into trays or pots in a glasshouse at 23 ° C, Pre-chill the seed in a fridge for two weeks.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick off into pots or trays 8cm (3") apart. Harden off before planting out 25cm (10") apart from early May. Direct sowings should be thinned to 25cm (10") apart.

FLOWERS

July to September

HANDY TIP

The spikes which make interesting additions to flower arrangements can be dried in a well-ventilated dry area for winter use.

Unit Price(£) 1.25 Qty

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