Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva'

Forget-Me-Not

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Common Name: 

Forget-Me-Not

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

25 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Description

Beautiful gray-green foliage with tufts of small, 1/4in. oval pink petals surrounding a yellow, star-shaped center. Plants perform exceptionally well in woodland areas where they can spread and naturalize. Great as a companion for tulips and daffodils. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Blooming

Flowers appear in the spring and are generally blue.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Growth

Forget-Me-Nots do well in cool moist climates, which makes these plants ideal for growing along riverbanks or by the edge of a pond. Grows well as a groundcover as long as it receives partial shade.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Planting

Sow seeds of perennials in spring in containers in a cold frame. Propagate frequently as they are short-lived. For biennial and annual species, sow seeds "in situ" in spring. Plant M. scorpioides in moist, wet soil.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Pest

Slugs and snails. Other problems include powdery mildew, downy mildew, rust, and gray mold.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Interesting facts

Many of the legends surrounding this flower's common name inspired the romantic at heart to wear it either to remind them of an absent loved one or as a protection against being forgotten by the one absent.

Forget-Me-Not (Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva') - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Soil must be well-draining and kept moist. Species grow best in moderately fertile or poor soil.

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