Product description
Myosotis palustris, also known as Water Forget Me Not, is a charming moisture loving perennial that brings a soft, natural feel to the garden. Its delicate blue flowers appear in generous clusters from early summer, creating a light, airy display that works beautifully around pond edges, damp borders, and wildlife friendly spaces. Compact and easy to place, it forms neat clumps of semi-evergreen foliage that provide a lovely contrast to its sky blue blooms.
This plant thrives in consistently damp soil and is happiest in partial shade, though it will tolerate brighter spots as long as the ground doesn’t dry out. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season, especially during warm spells, and trim back spent stems to encourage fresh growth and continued flowering. Whether used to soften the edge of a water feature or to brighten a naturally boggy corner, Myosotis palustris offers gentle colour and dependable performance with very little fuss.
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 palustris
Myosotis palustris
Product description
Myosotis palustris, also known as Water Forget Me Not, is a charming moisture loving perennial that brings a soft, natural feel to the garden. Its delicate blue flowers appear in generous clusters from early summer, creating a light, airy display that works beautifully around pond edges, damp borders, and wildlife friendly spaces. Compact and easy to place, it forms neat clumps of semi-evergreen foliage that provide a lovely contrast to its sky blue blooms.
This plant thrives in consistently damp soil and is happiest in partial shade, though it will tolerate brighter spots as long as the ground doesn’t dry out. Keep the soil moist throughout the growing season, especially during warm spells, and trim back spent stems to encourage fresh growth and continued flowering. Whether used to soften the edge of a water feature or to brighten a naturally boggy corner, Myosotis palustris offers gentle colour and dependable performance with very little fuss.
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
Trim back spent stems on Myosotis palustris to keep it looking tidy and to encourage a fresh flush of flowers that will carry on through the season.
How to Water
Water Myosotis palustris regularly to keep the soil consistently damp, as it grows best in moist conditions and shouldn’t be allowed to dry out.
How to Plant
Place Water Forget-Me-Not in damp soil or at the edge of shallow water, ensuring the roots are fully covered. Keep the area consistently moist while it establishes, and firm the soil gently around the base after planting.
