{"product_id":"bells-of-ireland","title":"Bells of Ireland","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing else in the garden quite like it. \u003cem\u003eBells of Ireland\u003c\/em\u003e produces tall, architectural spires of bell-shaped lime-green calyxes — each one cupping a tiny white flower like a delicate green lantern — rising to 60–90cm with a stiff, upright presence that brings vertical structure and pure colour to any cutting patch or border.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pure lime-green, the architectural form, and the exceptional vase life of up to two weeks make this one of the most prized green fillers in the florist’s repertoire. As the bells age they fade gradually to straw-gold and dry beautifully for autumn arrangements. A note: germination is famously erratic and benefits from cold treatment — chill seeds in the fridge for two weeks before sowing, or sow direct in September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoluccella laevis — Hardy Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–90cm | Flowers: July–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow September direct, or chill seeds 2 weeks then sow February–March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface sow — seeds need light; cool temperatures 10–15°C ideal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained, fertile soil — direct sow for strongest plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVase life up to 2 weeks — dries beautifully at straw-gold stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWear gloves when handling — calyxes have small spines\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Cosmos Purity and Ammi majus for a cutting garden combination of white and green that is the foundation of every great summer bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647634948481,"sku":"BELL-IRE","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/IMG-6040.jpg?v=1778266816","url":"https:\/\/countrygardens.co.uk\/products\/bells-of-ireland","provider":"English Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}