Chatham Island Forget-me-not. A clump-forming perennial with glossy, pleated leaves and light to dark blue flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Myosotidium hortensia
A clump-forming perennial with glossy, pleated leaves and light to dark blue flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Myosotidium |
|---|---|
| Species | hortensia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Chatham Island Forget-me-not |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | Gritty |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep just moist in winter |
| Border | Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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