An annual, romantic variety of forget-me-not is the ' Mystery Rose ' The delicate smoky pink of the large, bell-shaped flowers adds a soft touch to bouquets. It looks beautiful in combination with the blue forget-me-not. It is also an important food source for insects, as it blooms as early as May when sown early.

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.