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Cynoglossum Amabile
FLOWER-FORGET ME NOT are gorgeous anytime and anywhere, these fast-growing annuals burst into a cloud of perfectly bright sky blue blooms, turning any garden instantly romantic. Very simple, loving sun-rich soil and average water, but easily tolerating less-than-perfect conditions, it’s a must. Chinese Forget Me Nots are extremely easy to grow & are often the first blooms to ignite the spring meadow. Loaded with sky-blue flowers for weeks in summer, this annual adds a cheerful note to unexpected corners of our garden – it self-seeds here & there. Reaching around 35cm in height, the seeds are covered in velcro-like hooks so that they will stick to animals or birds to be dispersed.
Direct sow in early spring after the last frost. Sow 2mm below the surface & keep the soil consistently moist until germination. To start the seed indoors, plant it in a flat or individual peat pot 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil consistently moist and at a temp of 21°C until germination. Transplant after the last frost.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
Plant Height (cm)
15 - 30
Season of Interest
Spring, Early Summer
Temperature Range (°C)
10 - 21
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Annual / Biennial (depending on variety)
Frost Hardy / Tender
Hardy
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Part Shade / Full Shade
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Soil
Well Drained,Fertile Soil with organic matter
pH
6 - 7
Soil Temperature (°C)
10 - 15
Seed Preparation
No special preparation required, but exposure to cold temps can improve germination
Sowing Depth (mm)
3 - 6
Plant Spacing (cm)
15 - 20
Row spacing (cm)
20 - 30
Watering
Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged. Water deeply once a week or more frequently during dry periods.
Germination Time (Days)
7 - 21
Harvest Time (Days)
70 - 80
Good Companion Plants
Primrose. Bellflower, Columbine, Bleeding Heart, Coral Bells, Hosta, Lungwort, Astilbe, Foxglove, Ferns
Bad Companion Plants
no known plants to avoid
Pests
Diseases
Powdery Mildew, Rust, Crown Rot, Leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Pythium Root Rot
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
We as a company endeavor to provide to the public, Organic, Old Fashioned, Heritage, and Open-pollinated seeds that have not been genetically modified.
We purchased the business in November 2018 and renamed it to ABSeeds (All ‘Bout Seeds) to make the title shorter and represent what we hope to achieve with this business in the years ahead.
Seeds that we can’t grow ourselves we will acquire from people who grow for us, or we may purchase seeds from reputable heritage seed companies.
ABSeeds is an Australian owned business trading under the umbrella of Direct Compost Solutions which is owned and managed by Victoria Brun.
