Miscellaneous ●
Any sunny site with good drainage.
Full sun.
Moderate. Young seedlings often escape damage from light frost, but may be injured by sudden freezes.
Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. In early summer, drench plants with a liquid feed to support strong growth.
Tulip. Bells of Ireland can grow to 4 feet (120 cm) tall, so they are best used as background plants.
Single Plants: 11" (30cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 11" (30cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow seeds where you want the plants to grow in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked. Or, start seeds indoors in late winter and set out the seedlings while the soil is still cool.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
The tiny flowers hidden within the shell-shaped calyxes are surprisingly fragrant.
Cut stems for flower arrangements when half of the bells on a flowering spike are open. When growing bells of Ireland for drying, allow the spikes to remain on the plants until all the bells have opened.
Seed germination is often better outdoors than indoors because the seeds are exposed to cold, wet conditions. In many climates, bells of Ireland reseed themselves when given the opportunity.
Crop Rotation Group Umbelliferae (Carrot and root family) ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in before planting. Position Shade or partial afternoon shade. Frost tolerant Light frost only, damaged by hard freezes. Feeding Liquid feed every two weeks throughout the season. Companions Chives, Garlic, Nasturtium, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Tomato and Tansy. Spacing Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 5"
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well-drained soil. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant None. Celosia cannot tolerate cold temperatures. Feeding Mix a light application of a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil prior to planting. In midsummer, drench plants with a liquid plant food to stimulate new growth. Companions Crowder Peas and Gomphrena. Dwarf types with upright plumes provide great contrast in form when mixed with flowe
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained soil. Position A sunny spot, for example at the end of a vegetable row or bed. Frost tolerant Young seedlings easily tolerate spring frosts, and may survive winters in mild climates. The easiest chamomile to grow is a cool-season annual. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Cabbage, Lettuce, Spinach, Calendula, Cilantro, Feverfew and Mint. Leafy greens grown in spring, as well as sp
Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in. Position Full sun. Frost tolerant Tolerates frost but is injured by hard freezes. Feeding Drench with an organic liquid plant food when heads begin to form. Companions Endive, Mizuna, Tatsoi and Mustard. Spacing Single Plants: 9" (25cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 7" (20cm) with 11" (30cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start seeds i