Cynoglossum amabile. Simple, tiny, indigo blue flowers are massed in clusters on well behaved, bushy plants. Direct sow Chinese Forget-Me-Nots Cynoglossum amabile seeds in the fall or early spring, and the fast growing plants will put on a show very early in the season, blooming from April to June. Cut the seed heads after flowering is finished, or this plant will self sow enthusiastically. It's okay if this happens, as the spring show is so welcome, and afterwards the plants die back and are hardly noticeable. This variety resists mildew well and grows to 45cm (18") tall. It works well in containers and window boxes and will bloom even in partial shade.
Annual
Details
Botanical Name
Cynoglossum amabile
Common Name
Chinese Forget-Me-Nots
Hardiness Zone
- 2
Appearance
Max Height
18 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Indigo Blue
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Mid to Late Spring
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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