🌸 Myosotis alpestris Forget-Me-Not ‘Blue’ – Hardy Spring Biennial with Clouds of Sky-Blue Flowers

Myosotis alpestris ‘Blue’ is a classic forget-me-not variety producing masses of small, clear blue flowers with bright yellow centres in early to mid spring. Forming neat, low-growing plants, it is ideal for borders, woodland gardens, edging, containers, and naturalised plantings. This variety is very cold-hardy and reliable, often self-seeding gently to return year after year in suitable conditions.

Life cycle: Biennial (often self-seeds and behaves like a short-lived perennial)

Key Features

● Abundant sky-blue flowers with yellow eyes

● Early spring colour and classic cottage-garden appeal

● Compact, low-growing habit

● Very hardy and easy to grow

● Excellent for borders, woodland areas and containers

How to Sow & Grow Forget-Me-Not ‘Blue’ (UK)

Sow indoors: V–VI (May–June)

Transplant outdoors: VI–VII (June–July)

Direct outdoors: V–VII (May–July)

Flowering: III–V (March–May) the following year

Germination temperature: 15–20 °C (59–68 °F)

Average germ time: 10–21 days

Depth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (light required)

Light required: Yes

Moisture: Moderate

Environment: Full sun to partial shade

Soil type: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil

Plant spacing: 15–20 cm (6–8 in)

Height: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)

Sowing & Growing Tips (variety-specific)

● Sow in late spring or early summer for flowering the following spring.

● Prefers cooler conditions and light shade, especially in warmer areas.

● Keep soil consistently moist during establishment.

● Allow plants to self-seed for natural drifts.

● Ideal for underplanting bulbs such as tulips and daffodils.

Special Features

● Classic spring-flowering forget-me-not

● Excellent for naturalising and pollinator-friendly gardens

● Very hardy and low maintenance