In preperation for one of my all time favorite holidays [you guessed it- St. Patrick's Day!] the next few blog posts are going to share an all-too-cliche-and-obvious-Irish theme. Today's topic: Bells of Ireland!Bells of Ireland, or Moluccella Laevis, actually have no direct relationship with with the country, except by their name! These flowers are, in fact, native to western Asia. However, we can make some indirect correlations. Bells of Ireland are a brilliant green color, often associated with Irish landscapes. Also, in the language of flowers, they suggest good luck, and we all know the common [yet entirely misinterpreted] expression: “luck of the Irish”.
Whatever the origins or meanings may be Bells of Ireland are graceful, elegant, simple, and beautiful. Their color goes perfectly with other greens, pastels, or even bold jewel colors. They add height and texture to any arrangement. So when you are decorating for the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, or setting your table for your traditional Irish stew, remember that Bells of Ireland will be the perfect addition to your home and table.
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