FORGET-ME-NOTS ‘Mixed’ Flower Seeds
Botanical Name: Myosotis sylvatica
Synonyms: Myosotis alpestris
These charming, cottage garden flowers are a wonderful blend of pink, blue, and white, adding a touch of whimsy to any garden space. With their green leaves and small flowers featuring bright yellow centers, they make a delightful addition to mixed borders, meadows, woodlands, containers, pots, and baskets. Additionally, they are perfect for cutting and arranging in bouquets.
Forget Me Not flowers are adaptable to various soil types and garden positions, requiring minimal maintenance. They self-sow freely under the right conditions, creating a beautiful carpet of flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Growing Instructions:
- Plant Type: Biennial, growing up to 30cm tall
- Sow When:
- Temperate: Sow in early spring or late summer for best results.
- Subtropical: Sow seeds in autumn or early spring.
- Tropical: Plant seeds during the cooler months for optimal growth.
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Depth: Scatter seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently.
- Position: Partial shade to full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Spacing: Thin seedlings to 15-20 cm apart
- Details: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest: Flowers will bloom in spring and continue through early summer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
