Bells of Ireland grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Moluccella also known as Moluccella laevis, Bells of Ireland perennial evergreen or in cold climate annual used as fragrant ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10-11 as perennial 6-10 as annual
Leaves color green in round shape arrange in circular
Flower fragrant in the color white with green bell shape and grow on spikes, flowers used as cut flower
Well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring as annual, autumn, winter, spring as perennial
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
80-120 cm, 32-48 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn (in hotter climate can be also in the spring)
General information about the flower
White with green bell shape and grow on spikes, flowers used as cut flower
Moluccella laevis
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Evergreen, Herbaceous, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Floristry, Fragrance, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Green flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: