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forget-me-not 'Bluesylva'

Myosotis sylvatica 'Bluesylva' (Sylva Series)

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Genus: Myosotis
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

'Bluesylva' is a low, spreading biennial with grey-green foliage. The flowers are bright blue with a yellow eye that fades to white

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Compact spring bedding for moist soils in either sun or partial shade. Pull up once flowers fade to avoid self-seeding

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Plants are susceptible to powdery mildews and a downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesPatio Container

Planting Places

Bog GardenOutdoorConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years