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Myosotidium hortensis
Beautiful herbaceous plant with deep glossy green, heavily ribbed, oval leaves on stout stems. The foliage dies back in dry summer conditions. In spring it has large heads of blue flowers on strong stems. Grows best in light shade with rich, moist well composted soil. Suits coastal gardens. Hardy to frost.
Genus
Myosotidium
Species
hortensis
Cultivar
Common name
Chatham Island Forget me not
Family name
Boraginaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in sandy soils / Prefers good loamy soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Grows in part or full shade. / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Enthusiast / Indigenous / Nourishment / Paradise / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
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