Forget Me Not 'Light Blue' (Myosotis)

DESCRIPTION

ALight blue forget me not flowers which are ideal for adding colours to your spring borders.

Height: 15-20cm (6-8")

Pack size: 500 Seeds

WHEN TO SOW

April to August

WHERE TO SOW

Sow seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost and cover with a very light sprinkling of vermiculite. Place sown container in a propagator or a warm place at a temperature of 15-20°C (59-68°F) until the seeds germinate, this can take 14-30 days. Alternatively sow outside in a well prepared nursery bed 1cm (1/2") deep in rows 30cm (12") apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into pots and trays. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out 15cm (6") apart ina  sunny or semi-shaded border.

FLOWERS

April onwards the following year.

HANDY TIP

Very tolerant of any soil, sun or shade but they do not like to dry out at the roots.