Chatham Island forget-me-not

Can be grown under glass in loam-based compost such as John Innes No 2 in bright filtered light. Apply a balanced fertiliser based on seaweed, once a month in the growing season and water freely. Outside, grow in a gritty, moist, well-drained soil with a mulch of seaweed if possible. Light shade and shelter from drying winds are the ideal conditions

Deadhead as flowers fade

Propagate by seed, under glass in autumn as soon as ripe. Can also be propagated by division in spring

Slugs can be a problem

Usually trouble free