SOWING GUIDE
Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum amabile
Best Time
Spring (direct sowing)
Care
Low once established
Shelf Life
Up to 2 years
Difficulty
Easy
Profile
Chinese Forget-Me-Not
Cynoglossum amabile
Pollinator-Friendly
Annual (self-seeding)
BLOOM
EXPOSURE
HEIGHT
June to Sept.
Sun / Part shade
45 cm
Cynoglossum amabile is a fast-growing bushy annual that produces a profusion of small indigo-blue flowers in clusters. It blooms early in the season, from April to June, then quietly fades. Easy to grow in pots, planters or in the ground — even in partial shade. Pollinator-friendly, it is appreciated by bees and butterflies. This variety is mildew-resistant and self-seeds naturally from season to season: once planted, it comes back every spring with no effort.
When to sow?
Spring
Direct sowing · Ideal · Indoor sowing possible
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Direct sow in early spring, even if a light frost is still possible
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Indoor sowing: 6 to 8 weeks before planting, at 21°C, in darkness until germination
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Transplant once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 10°C
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Blooms as early as the same spring or the following summer
Autumn
Possible
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Autumn direct sowing is possible
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Plants will overwinter and bloom at the first sign of warm weather
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Results may vary depending on winter conditions
Choosing and preparing the site
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Myosotis adapts well to varied conditions and will bloom even in partial shade. Avoid only dense, full shade. A spot that receives sun for part of the day is ideal.
Ordinary, well-drained soil
Standard garden soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (5.5–7.0) works perfectly. Avoid overly rich soils — they encourage foliage at the expense of flowers and produce weaker plants.
Suitable for pots and planters
This variety adapts very well to container growing. Ensure good drainage and water regularly without letting water pool.
How to sow?
Step 1
Sowing depth
Sow seeds to approximately 5 mm (¼") depth. A light covering of soil is sufficient.
Step 2
Spacing between plants
Thin or space plants 20–30 cm (8–12") apart for good air circulation.
Step 3
Darkness required
If sowing indoors, keep seeds in complete darkness until germination (5–10 days), then immediately provide bright light.
Step 4
Ideal temperature
Seeds germinate in 5 to 10 days if soil temperature is maintained between 18 and 24°C (65–75°F).
Care
Watering
Keep the soil lightly moist until plants are established. Once well settled, myosotis is undemanding when it comes to water.
Removing spent flowers (deadheading)
Remove faded blooms to extend flowering and prevent unwanted self-seeding. Leave a few heads to dry if you wish to collect seeds for next year.
Annual that self-seeds
Myosotis completes its cycle in one season, but seeds that fall to the ground will produce new plants the following year. If allowed to self-seed, it will return naturally every spring.
Plants bloom early and quietly fade after June — their spring presence alone makes them worth growing year after year.
Information
Glossary
Broadcast sowing: scattering seeds evenly across the entire prepared surface.
Cluster sowing: placing several seeds in the same small hole.
Indoor sowing: starting seeds in trays indoors before transplanting outside once the risk of frost has passed.
Re-sowing: spreading new seeds over an already established area to renew or thicken the blend
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place away from light. Shelf life up to 2 years.
Blooming depends on many environmental factors (planting period, temperatures, sunlight). Mayline Confection is not responsible for blooming results.