How to Grow Forget Me Not Flowers

Forget-me-nots are often grown as an annual by starting seeds indoors about eight to 10 weeks before the last frost for bloom the same year. In milder climates, sow seeds in fall for spring bloom. Forget-me-nots are easy to grow as long as they have organically enriched soil, regular-to-ample water and partial shade.

Do Forget-Me-Nots come back every year?
Can Forget-Me-Nots be grown in pots?
How easy are Forget-Me-Nots to grow?
How do you keep Forget-Me-Nots?
Should I pull up Forget-Me-Nots?
Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?
Is Forget-Me-Not a perennial?
When's the best time to plant Forget-Me-Nots?
How long do Forget-Me-Nots live?
How big do Forget-Me-Nots get?
Are Forget-Me-Nots invasive?
Are Forget-Me-Nots toxic to dogs?

Do Forget-Me-Nots come back every year?

When to Plant Forget-Me-Nots

Forget-me-nots are very hardy little plants that die back in winter but will re-sprout in spring. ... Forget-me-nots are usually biennial, which means they flower and die in the second year. This is when they set seed too, which they wantonly release everywhere.

Can Forget-Me-Nots be grown in pots?

Place indoor forget-me-nots in containers filled with fresh potting mix. Be sure the pot has a hole in the bottom, as the plants will rot without adequate drainage. One plant per container is best for growing forget-me-nots inside, as the plants need plenty of air circulation.

How easy are Forget-Me-Nots to grow?

Forget-Me-Nots grow best in moist, but well-drained soil – they typically prefer the shade but will grow well in sunnier, partially-shaded spots too! When to plant your seeds: You can sow your seeds directly into the garden after the danger of frost has passed – between late spring and late summer is best.

How do you keep Forget-Me-Nots?

Forget-me-nots do well in shade, but full sun is fine. Water your potted forget-me-nots often enough that the soil stays moist but not soggy, slightly less during the winter. Pinch off dead flowers after they are spent to encourage new blooms.

Should I pull up Forget-Me-Nots?

Lift clumps of forget-me-not once the display wanes, and before too many seeds are released. They can become invasive if left unchecked. Stake tall perennials to prevent wind damage to flower spikes.

Do bees like Forget-Me-Nots?

Forget-Me-Not

These little flowers are huge favourites with bees thanks to the attractively-coloured petals and easy-to-access nectar. Most species of bees will appreciate the inclusion of Forget-Me-Nots in the garden – a plant easily grown in most gardens.

Is Forget-Me-Not a perennial?

The two main types are Myosotis scorpioides or true forget-me-not, which is a perennial; and Myosotis sylvatica or woodland forget-me-not, which is a short-lived perennial but often used as an annual/biennial. Although both species look similar, they differ slightly in growing conditions and bloom time.

When's the best time to plant Forget-Me-Nots?

Sow forget-me-not seeds directly outdoors in May or June, or indoors in May, June and September. If sowing under cover, sprinkle seeds and cover with compost. Use a heated propagator or a warm windowsill to create the right conditions for germination. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, prick out and pot on.

How long do Forget-Me-Nots live?

Flowering. Forget-me-nots are hardy to minus 30 degrees F, and do not survive well in extreme heat. When planted correctly in their ideal habitat, the blue flowers will bloom continuously in the spring for two to three months, from April to June.

How big do Forget-Me-Nots get?

The true forget-me-not flower (Myosotis scorpioides) grows on tall, hairy stems which sometimes reach 2 feet (0.5 m.) in height. Charming, five-petaled, blue blooms with yellow centers explode from the stems from May through October.

Are Forget-Me-Nots invasive?

The simple answer to this question is yes. Forget-me-not is native to Africa and was introduced to American gardens for its beauty and simplicity. ... In severe cases, invasive plants can out-compete naturally native growth and disrupt a healthy biodiversity. Forget-me-not is on the invasive plant list in several states.

Are Forget-Me-Nots toxic to dogs?

Ornamental forget-me-nots (M. sylvatica) are indeed edible. They grow in USDA zones 5-9. ... However, another variety, called the Chinese forget-me-not (Cynoglossum amabile) and the broadleaf forget-me-not (Myosotis latifolia) are considered mildly toxic to grazing animals eating these types of forget-me-nots.