{"product_id":"bells-of-ireland-1","title":"Bells Of Ireland Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eBells of Ireland Seed produces tall green spikes with distinctive bell-shaped calyces for fresh and dried cut-flower arrangements. It is a striking choice for South African growers who want unusual green bouquet stems and architectural garden texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Cool-season annual cut flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Moluccella laevis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Autumn to early spring in mild South African conditions; source copy recommends pre-cooling seed for 5 days before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun in cool weather; light shade can help in warmer areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Surface sow or cover very lightly because light can support germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 25-30 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: Often slow or uneven; keep cool and evenly moist after the pre-cooling step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Source copy notes about 70 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 5000 raw seed, 100 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Bells of Ireland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive green spikes add structure to bouquets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell-shaped calyces are useful fresh or dried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for floral designers who need green vertical stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual texture makes it stand out in cut-flower gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource copy notes removing upper leaves after cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Floristry Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Bells of Ireland in a dedicated cut-flower row or cool-season annual bed. The green spikes work beautifully with white, blue, purple, orange and burgundy flowers, and they can also be dried for long-lasting arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cool seed before sowing as the imported source copy recommends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow shallowly and keep the seed tray or seedbed evenly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid hot, dry seed-starting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport stems if plants are grown in windy sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter cutting, remove upper leaves as noted in the source copy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"100 raw seed","offer_id":46149886640264,"sku":"543402-S100SR","price":52.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5000 raw seed","offer_id":46149886607496,"sku":"543402-S05MSR","price":1027.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/MOLUCCELLA_20leavis_200098aGF.jpg?v=1782892868","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/bells-of-ireland-1","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}