Cynoglossum amabile
Chinese forget-me-not
A bushy annual or biennial with hairy, oval to long grey-green leaves and sprays of light blue, white or pink flowers from early to midsummer or later if sown in late spring. Maximum height 60cm
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue White Pink | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cynoglossum can be annuals, biennials or perennials, usually short-lived, with roughly hairy, simple, lance-shaped to oblong leaves and cymes of blue, purple pink or white, forget-me-not-like flowers from spring to autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C Nepal to C China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in-situ in spring. Sow early under glass for flowering in the same year
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Bedding
- Garden edging
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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