Buy water forget-me-not ( syn. Myosotis palustris ) Myosotis scorpioides

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not ( syn. Myosotis palustris )

water forget-me-not ( syn. Myosotis palustris )

This adaptable perennial loves moist soils, so it can either be grown along the edges of a pond or in a bog garden. Spreading by creeping rhizomes to form a low clump of attractive leafy cover, it comes into its own in early summer when the sprays of small, bright blue flowers appear.

How to care for Myosotis scorpioides:

Plant 9cm pots directly into consistently moist soil, or submerge the aquatic planting basket option in shallow water (about 2-5cm or 1-2in). Keep the soil or water level evenly moist, especially during dry periods. In spring, divide any overcrowded or large clumps to maintain healthy growth and encourage fresh flowering.

Flowering period:

Eventual height:

0.3m

Eventual spread:

0.4m

Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Heavy clay

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant