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How to Grow Forget-Me-Not Flowers

Biennials, Perennials, Boraginacae

For coveted garden coolness, forget-me-not cannot be beat. And the tiny, true blue flowers with yellow centers are so lovely, blooming above hairy leaves and stems! Colors include blue, white, and pink.

Forget-Me-Nots make a wonderful carpet or ground cover under taller plants or small deciduous trees, and looks best planted in large "pools" or masses of plants.

Send or give Forget-Me-Nots as a sign of true love or friendship.

Did you Know? Forget-Me-Not seed packets are popular handouts and giveaways for funeral services, remembrances, sales promotions, and even political campaigns.


Propagation:

Forget-Me-Not are started from seed. Directly sow Forget Me Not seeds into your flower garden after all danger of frost. Or, for earlier blooms, start them indoors a few weeks before the last frost in your area.

Sow seeds after all danger of frost. Cover lightly with 1/8" of garden soil. Space them 4-5 inches apart and thin seedlings to 10" apart.

Perennial Forget-Me-Nots can be propagated by separating clumps of established plants.


How to Grow Forget-Me-Not:

Forget-Me-Nots are easy to grow. They will bloom profusely in shady areas, and do not require a lot of attention. They prefer shade, but will do well in sun, too. They grow well in average soils but the soil should be kept moist.

Add a general purpose fertilizer once or twice a season.

They may need mulching for winter protection in northern areas, or grow them as a biennial.


Insect and Disease:

Insects and disease are not too common. If problems arise, treat early with insecticides or fungicides as appropriate.


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