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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
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand (Chatham Island) -
EvergreenGlossy, oval to heart-shaped. ribbed, basal leaves to 30cm (12in) long, with conspicuous veins and wavy margins.
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Blue
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Coastal / windswept
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich and grit for extra drainage with a seaweed mulch.
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Partial shade
Dappled. Shelter from cold winds. -
Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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