Borraginacées • Cynoglossum amabile

Chinese Forget-me-not - Organic

"A mist of indigo blue that floats above the garden, faithful and luminous from spring to summer."

$4.49

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Chinese forget-me-not is a particularly floriferous annual, prized for its abundant and prolonged flowering. It produces a multitude of tiny indigo-blue flowers, gathered in airy clusters that rise above soft, discreet grey-green foliage.

The plant has a uniform and well-structured habit, with sturdy stems capable of supporting continuous flowering. It grows rapidly and can exceed 45 cm in height under favorable conditions. This vigor, combined with its great adaptability, makes it an excellent candidate for flower beds, borders, as well as for cultivation in containers and planters.

In the garden, the Chinese forget-me-not is tolerant and adaptable. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade, where it continues to flower profusely. Its blooms extend from spring until the end of summer, providing a constant and colorful presence in landscaping.

In the ecumene, the Chinese forget-me-not is perceived as a plant of continuity and delicacy. It accompanies the season over the long term, attracting pollinators while bringing a touch of lightness and constancy to the flower garden.

• Sowing: Easy germination

• Cultivation: Easy plant to grow

• Growing season: Cool to temperate season

• Growth: Rapid growth

Note: Harvest the stems early in the morning for bouquets. Thanks to the sturdiness of the stems and the uniform growth habit of the plants, a second harvest is possible after the first cutting.

Chinese forget-me-not is cultivated exclusively for its ornamental value. It is not used in cooking, but holds a prominent place in decorative gardens for its long-lasting blooms and iconic color.

Chinese Forget-me-not - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

7-20 days

Germination temperature

18° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Difficult Transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

35 cm

Distance between rows

50 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant that tolerates light shade

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant not very demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

50 cm

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