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Myosotis sylvatica Sylva Series

forget-me-not Sylva Series

A collection of biennials or short-lived perennials, to around 25cm high, with oval to lance-shaped, softly hairy green leaves. Clusters of small pink, blue or white flowers, with yellow centres fading to cream, are produced in spring and early summer

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Ultimate height

0.1–0.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

1–2 years

Ultimate spread

0.1–0.5 metres

Chalk

Clay

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Full sun
Partial shade

Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Hardiness
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H1a: under glass all year (>15C)
H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)

Botanical details

Family: Boraginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Clump forming
Genus: Myosotis can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and clusters of small, salver-shaped blue, yellow or white flowers, with yellow or white eyes, in spring or early summer
Name status: Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Patio and container plants
Wildlife gardens
Bedding
Flower borders and beds
Garden edging
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Often used as spring bedding, where plants are removed after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and downy mildews

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