Moluccella

( mol - yew - SELL - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

Commonly called Bells of Ireland or Shellflower, this species of flowering herbaceous annual needs full sun and regular water. This plant is native to the Middle East, and reaches 2-3 feet tall and 10 inches wide. Flowers are inconspicuous and white, concealed within a bell-shaped calyx. The calyxes are long-lasting in dried and fresh arrangements. Variety 'Pixie Bells' is a compact selection that grows to 20-24 inches tall. Bells of Ireland grows best in zones 1-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Caring for Moluccella laevis

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

Wikipedia: Moluccella
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 445, Moluccella laevis
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