| Botanical name | Molucella laevis |
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| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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| Flowers | Description:Small, white flowers are carried on a tall stem during Summer and are enclosed by a green calyx.Flowers appear 12 weeks after germination.Flowering time: • October • Novembe |
| Common name(s) | Bells of Ireland |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: Grown for its foliage this herbaceous annual forms silver-grey or blue-green coloured leaves with a smooth texture. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant does well in mixed borders. |
| Maintenance | Do not overwater and feed monthly. |
| Uses | Use this plant as cut flower material for flower arranging. |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Interesting info | These plants are generally grown for flower arranging. |
| When to sow |
Molucella laevis (Bells of Ireland)
- Botanical name: Molucella laevis
- Common name(s): Bells of Ireland
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
These curious-looking plants flower in summer. Small, white flowers on a tall stem are enclosed by a green calyx. Sow seed directly in spring and don’t cover; space seedlings 300mm apart. Do not overwater and feed monthly. Flowers 12 weeks from germination. They are generally grown for flower arranging
Family: – Lamiaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: mo-lu-SEL-la LAY-vis
Molucella laevis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Description:Small, white flowers are carried on a tall stem during Summer and are enclosed by a green calyx.Flowers appear 12 weeks after germination.Flowering time: • October • November • December • January • February 
Description: Grown for its foliage this herbaceous annual forms silver-grey or blue-green coloured leaves with a smooth texture. 
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