MYOSOTIDIUM hortensia

Commonly known as Chatham Island forget-me-not

Large luxurious bright green leaves and striking blue flowers. Seems to do best in exposed positions with poor soil
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Glossy, oval to heart-shaped. ribbed, basal leaves to 30cm (12in) long, with conspicuous veins and wavy margins.
  • Blue
  • Height
    60cm (24in)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Clump-forming perennial. Produces clusters of open bell-shaped flowers 1cm (½in) across, sometimes with white-margined lobes.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Partial shade
    Dappled. Shelter from cold winds.

MYOSOTIDIUM hortensia

 
Available late spring to early summer 2024 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
Large £35.00  
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2024
plant size comparison icon 5 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Exotic plants
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand (Chatham Island)
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Coastal / windswept
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich and grit for extra drainage with a seaweed mulch.
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Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Myosotidium - Growing Guide
60cm (24in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

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