Bi-Annual Flower, Bells of Ireland Flower Seeds

This heirloom flower has bell shaped, green bracts which surround small white flowers.

• Blossom spikes make attractive back drops for colorful flower gardens, as well as a nice addition to cut flower bouquets.
  
• Dries to a beautiful straw color.

SPECIFICS: (see below for complete sowing information)

• SEED DEPTH: 1/2 inch
• SEED SPACING: 1 inch apart in rows 18-24 inches apart
• EMERGES: 12-21 days
• MATURE HEIGHT: 2-3 feet

SOWING:

• Soaking seed for 24 hours in room temperature water prior to planting will speed germination.
• Plant outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked.
• Can be planted in late summer or early winter for early blooms next year.
• Plant seeds in rows 18-24 inches apart, spacing seed 1 inch apart.
  
• Cover seed with 1/2 inch of fine soil.

GERMINATION:

• Germinated in 12-21 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

THINNING:

• When plants are 2-4 inches high, thin or transplant to 9-12 inches apart.
  
• If planted in fall or winter, cover with mulch.

NOTES:

• Starts blooming mid-summer from fall or early spring planting.
  
• Support may be desired in windy locations.