Product description
A delightful variation of the traditional Forget-Me-Not, 'My Oh My' is prized for its exceptionally compact, tidy habit and intense, clear blue, star-shaped flowers with tiny yellow eyes. It forms a dense, low-growing carpet of fuzzy green leaves, making it a perfect underplanting for spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils.
This plant thrives in partial shade and prefers soil that is kept consistently moist and rich in organic matter. While it is technically a short-lived perennial or biennial, it self-seeds very readily; leave a few faded plants in place to drop their seeds before pulling them up, ensuring a fresh crop for the following year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis 'My Oh My'
Myosotis 'My Oh My'
Product description
A delightful variation of the traditional Forget-Me-Not, 'My Oh My' is prized for its exceptionally compact, tidy habit and intense, clear blue, star-shaped flowers with tiny yellow eyes. It forms a dense, low-growing carpet of fuzzy green leaves, making it a perfect underplanting for spring bulbs like tulips and daffodils.
This plant thrives in partial shade and prefers soil that is kept consistently moist and rich in organic matter. While it is technically a short-lived perennial or biennial, it self-seeds very readily; leave a few faded plants in place to drop their seeds before pulling them up, ensuring a fresh crop for the following year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Treat Myosotis as a temporary guest rather than a permanent fixture; allow it to freely drop its seeds after flowering, and it will self-sow to create a permanent, rolling carpet of blue year after year.
How to Water
Myosotis love constantly moist, cool soil. Water frequently to ensure the ground never dries out, especially in sunnier spots. Target the base to keep delicate foliage dry and prevent powdery mildew.
How to Plant
Lightly press the rootball of this small plant into the soil, or simply scatter its seeds across the surface of a shady, damp border. Myosotis plants have very shallow roots, so a light top-dressing of compost is all it needs to establish a low, creeping mat.
