Alpine Forget-Me-Not White Seeds (Myosotis alpestris)

The Alpine Forget-Me-Not White is a rare and elegant form of the classic alpine flower, producing clusters of pure white star-like blooms with delicate yellow centers. Compact and easy to grow, this hardy perennial is perfect for adding a touch of brightness to shady corners, rockeries, and spring borders. Its soft charm makes it a beautiful companion to blue and pink varieties, creating a natural alpine display.

What Makes It Special

• Unusual snow-white blooms, less common than the classic blue

• Hardy and resilient, ideal for cool and mountainous conditions

• A symbol of purity, remembrance, and enduring affection

• Pairs beautifully with colored alpine flowers and spring bulbs

Key Features

• Botanical name: Myosotis alpestris

• Variety: Alpine White

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun to partial shade; prefers moist, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Hardy perennial (often grown as a biennial)

Ideal For

• Rock gardens and alpine borders

• Shady garden spots

• Cottage and wildflower gardens

• Mixed displays with blue and pink forget-me-nots

• Spring bulb underplanting (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths)

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: Late spring to mid-summer (May–July) for blooms the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly on trays or directly into finely raked soil outdoors.

   • Cover lightly with soil or compost.

   • Keep moist until germination (10–21 days).

3. Transplant/Thin: Space seedlings 15–20 cm apart when large enough to handle.

4. Care: Allow to self-seed naturally for repeat displays year after year.