Moluccella Germination Information
Moluccella is the botanical name for Bells of Ireland 
How to Sow Moluccella: - Sow indoors at alternating temperatures of 50 and 80°
- Sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 15-25 days
- Seeds may be hard to germinate; the key is a good swing in the alternating temperature schedule
- Seeds may also be sown outdoors in early spring where the plants are to grow
- If sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Moluccella: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space plants 8-10 inches apart in full sun to light shade in any average garden soil
Temperature Plant withstands high humidity
Soil: Drainage should be good and watering moderate of soil. Fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer
Additional Care: Tolerant of pests and diseases and readily self-sows
Appearance and Use:
Planted in borders for summer flowering and commonly used as a cut flower, both fresh and dried. Floriferous and vigorous plants, they are upright in growth topping out with the 2-3 feet tall flower-bearing stems. These 4-sided stems are hairy. The flowers are overshadowed by the showy, 1 inch diameter, bell-shaped calyx that surrounds each tiny, fragrant, white flower. These bracts are green with white veins and, as the fruit matures, these bracts become papery
About Moluccella: Pronunciation: mo-lu-sel’å la’vis
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Lamiaceae; native to Asia Minor
Common Name: Bells of Ireland
