Cynoglossum amabile

RHS Plant Profile
Chinese forget-me-not
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Annual Biennial

A bushy annual or biennial to about 60cm in height, 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

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Boraginaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
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