Forget-Me-Not Seeds (Chinese Type) 5190
Forget-Me-Not Seeds (Chinese Type) 5190 Heirloom Flower. Very fast growing plant producing clusters of sweetly scented, clear indigo-blue flowers at the top of 40 cm (16"") high plants. Foliage is an attractive silvery-grey. Plants are generally finished flowering by late July/early August and will often re-seed themselves for the following season. This plant is a biennial that is grown as an annual in most parts of Canada. This Forget-Me-Not is adventurous but is not invasive. Bees absolutely love the flowers! Can provide some welcome early spring colour in partially shady sites.
How to Grow
170 seed/gram. This old time favourite can be direct seeded in the garden in mid April to mid May. Sow seed 6 mm (1/4"") deep and water lightly. Germination occurs in 5-10 days. Thin to 30-35 cm (12-14"") apart when the seedlings are 7.5 cm (3"") tall. Plants grow best in full sun but will tolerate partial shade as well as both wet and dry conditions.
Additional information
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
Late Spring |
| LIFECYCLE |
Biennial Variable |
| PROPAGATION |
Sow Direct |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
5 to 10 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun to Partial Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Bushy |
| HEIGHT |
Low to Medium (15 to 30 cm)(6"" to 12"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Frost Hardy |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Open Pollinated |
| FAMILY NAME |
Boraginaceae |
| LATIN |
Cynoglossum amabile |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Cottage garden, Early spring colour, Great cut flower, Informal garden plant, Semi shade plant., Superb bee forage plant! |
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