New Zealand Forget-me-not. A clump-forming perennial with hairy, greyish green to silver leaves and small white flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Myosotis colensoi
A clump-forming perennial with hairy, greyish green to silver leaves and small white flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Myosotis |
|---|---|
| Species | colensoi |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | New Zealand Forget-me-not |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 5cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Under planting |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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