Item Number: SWF5064
Renee's Garden Bells Of Ireland Antique Apple Green (Heirloom)
Renee's Garden Bells Of Ireland Antique Apple Green (Heirloom)
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Bells of Ireland - Antique Apple Green (Heirloom) -Molucella laevis
Annual -Unique, eye-catching branching spikes cloaked in shell-like blossoms the same soft green shade as Granny Smith apples. Their form and color sets off all other flowers.
Soil & Water:Prefer finely textured garden soil in full sun. Planting & Growing: Sow seed 2" apart and cover 1/2 inch deep and keep moist. Germination may take 10-20 days. Weed and water carefully and thin before too crowded.
To start indoors, sow 2" apart in individual pots and cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide as strong light source. Thin garden seedlings to 10" apart once 3-4" tall. Harvesting & Storage:Cut flowers when the cups are open as far up the stem as possible but before the bottom ones brown. To air dry, cut once shells have opened all along the stem and hang upside down.
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 10-20 Days
Height At Maturity: 2-3 feet
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 150-160 Seeds
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Bells of Ireland - Antique Apple Green (Heirloom) -Molucella laevis
Annual -Unique, eye-catching branching spikes cloaked in shell-like blossoms the same soft green shade as Granny Smith apples. Their form and color sets off all other flowers.
Soil & Water:Prefer finely textured garden soil in full sun. Planting & Growing: Sow seed 2" apart and cover 1/2 inch deep and keep moist. Germination may take 10-20 days. Weed and water carefully and thin before too crowded.
To start indoors, sow 2" apart in individual pots and cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide as strong light source. Thin garden seedlings to 10" apart once 3-4" tall. Harvesting & Storage:Cut flowers when the cups are open as far up the stem as possible but before the bottom ones brown. To air dry, cut once shells have opened all along the stem and hang upside down.
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 10-20 Days
Height At Maturity: 2-3 feet
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 10"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 150-160 Seeds
Planting and growing information can be found on the seed packet image. While Renee's Garden seeds are not all certified organic, they do not sell treated or GMO seeds and have signed the "Safe Seed Pledge". This seedline features unique varieties personally selected by Renee Shepherd for use in the kitchen or in bouquets.
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Does Not Require Support
- Fragrant
- Good Cut Flower
- Good for Drying
- Heirloom
- Requires Summer Water
- Useful for Ornamental
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Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water:Prefer finely textured garden soil in full sun.
Planting & Growing: Sow seed 2" apart and cover 1/2 inch deep and keep moist. Germination may take 10-20 days. Weed and water carefully and thin before too crowded. To start indoors, sow 2" apart in individual pots and cover 1/2" deep, keep moist and provide as strong light source. Thin garden seedlings to 10" apart once 3-4" tall.
Harvesting & Storage:Cut flowers when the cups are open as far up the stem as possible but before the bottom ones brown. To air dry, cut once shells have opened all along the stem and hang upside down.
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