Variety description:
The Chinese forget-me-not 'Firmament' is a magical filler for romantic bouquets.
The indigo blue of its bell-shaped flowers adds a playful touch to bouquets. In the garden, it's a stunning addition to any flowerbed from late spring through summer. It's also an important food source for insects, as early sown seeds begin blooming as early as May.

Details:
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: From January
Sowing outdoors: February to June or late autumn
Germination time: 7-14 days at 18-21°C
Sowing depth: 1 cm

Height: 30-50 cm
Planting distance: 25 cm
Flower size: 1 cm
Flowering time: May to October

Soil: Loose, permeable soil
Fertilization: Not necessary
Location: Sunny/partial shade
Water consumption: Low

Growing tips:
If sown early in January under glass, they will begin to bloom in May. Forget-me-nots can be sown until June.

Cut flower:
The Chinese forget-me-not will last up to seven days in a vase. It can be harvested as soon as the first flowers open. The stems should be firm to ensure they stay firmly in the vase. For a long flowering period, faded flowers should be removed regularly.

Use:
cut flower
Insect magnet
Cool Flowers

Bag contents:
approx. 100 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.