Myosotis

Plants of the genus Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) are common in temperate zones around the globe and are famous for their romantic name. The genus has approximately 80 species. Forget-me-nots are perennial, cultivated as a biennial, herbaceous plant that prefers moist soils or the proximity of flowing reservoirs. In spring, touching blue flowers appear. Alpine forget-me-nots (Myosotis alpestris) - a perennial species with a lignified rhizome, from which stems develop with blue and yellow core flowers collected in an inflorescence curl. The leaves are oval pubescent. Known hybrids are 'White' with white flowers and 'Golden' with golden leaves. Forget-me-not Azorica (M. azorica) is a perennial groundcover species that does not exceed 20 cm in height, with rather large bright blue flowers with a blue tint, with a white core. But the varieties 'Sky Blue' have blue flowers, while 'White' has white ones. The rough forget-me-not (M. rupicola) is a perennial species similar to the Alpine forget-me-not, growing only 5 cm in height. It has flowers of a deep blue color, collected in dense inflorescences. It is suitable for decorating stony gardens. Marsh forget-me-nots (M. palustris) are 10-30 cm tall with large blue flowers gathered in long racemes, creeping stems and pubescent oblong-lanceolate leaves. Blooms profusely and for a long time (from May to October). This type is used for planting in wet places. The flowers of this species are white ('White'), pink. Forget - me-nots (M. sylvatica) is a relatively tall, two-year-old species (40-50 cm) with pubescent oblong leaves and blue, fragrant flowers blooming from April to late summer. The variety 'Blue Bird' blooms late with blue flowers; the variety 'Music' has purple flowers.

Plants of the genus Forget-me-nots (Myosotis) are common in temperate zones around the globe and are famous for their romantic name. The genus has approximately 80 species. Forget-me-nots are perennial, cultivated as a biennial, herbaceous plant that prefers moist soils or the proximity of flowing reservoirs. In spring, touching blue flowers appear.

Alpine forget-me-nots (Myosotis alpestris) - a perennial species with a lignified rhizome, from which stems develop with blue and yellow core flowers collected in an inflorescence curl. The leaves are oval pubescent. Known hybrids are 'White' with white flowers and 'Golden' with golden leaves.

Forget-me-not Azorica (M. azorica) is a perennial groundcover species that does not exceed 20 cm in height, with rather large bright blue flowers with a blue tint, with a white core. But the varieties 'Sky Blue' have blue flowers, while 'White' has white ones.

The rough forget-me-not (M. rupicola) is a perennial species similar to the Alpine forget-me-not, growing only 5 cm in height. It has flowers of a deep blue color, collected in dense inflorescences. It is suitable for decorating stony gardens.

Marsh forget-me-nots (M. palustris) are 10-30 cm tall with large blue flowers gathered in long racemes, creeping stems and pubescent oblong-lanceolate leaves. Blooms profusely and for a long time (from May to October). This type is used for planting in wet places. The flowers of this species are white ('White'), pink.

Forget - me-nots (M. sylvatica) is a relatively tall, two-year-old species (40-50 cm) with pubescent oblong leaves and blue, fragrant flowers blooming from April to late summer. The variety 'Blue Bird' blooms late with blue flowers; the variety 'Music' has purple flowers.

Cultivation

In the open air, forget-me-nots are usually grown as annuals in borders, lawns, flower beds (they are planted together with other spring flowering crops), in stony gardens, and also in pots, depending on the species. Often forget-me-nots are grown in containers before flowering, then used for gardening in the open ground and in potted culture. Forget-me-not is a moisture-loving, cold-resistant shade-tolerant plant, undemanding to the soil, responsive to the application of organic and mineral fertilizers, especially in spring, at the beginning of the growing season. Blooms the next year after sowing in May-June, in the third year part of the plant dies off, and the decorative effect is sharply reduced. Forget-me-nots winter well in the open ground, if they are covered with the first cold weather.

Location

All species prefer a semi-shaded and shaded place, although they can also grow in the open sun.

Temperature

Annual species are removed by winter. Biennial and perennial species are resistant to both high and low air temperatures, but still cut off the aboveground part for the winter and cover the plants.

Watering

Forget-me-nots love moist soil and are responsive to watering.

Care

In perennial species, withered flowers are cut off.

Reproduction

Forget-me-nots are propagated by seeds in spring, sown in a greenhouse or on ridges in the open ground. In large volumes, you can sow immediately to a permanent place; with a small amount, it is better to grow through seedlings. Perennial plants are also propagated by dividing bushes.

Forget-me-nots are propagated by seeds in spring, sown in a greenhouse or on ridges in the open ground. In large volumes, you can sow immediately to a permanent place; with a small amount, it is better to grow through seedlings.

Perennial plants are also propagated by dividing bushes.

Diseases

The most dangerous pest is aphids; they can be effectively controlled with insecticides, such as pirimor. In conditions of waterlogging and poor ventilation, black rot develops, and the affected parts of the plant are removed. There are both false and real powdery mildew in the form of yellowish and brown spots. In these cases, fungicides are used.

Acquisition

Seeds are available in specialty stores. When purchasing, check the expiration date. You can also find seedlings in cups; it should be compact, healthy.