Perhaps the bluest flower we grow here at the farm! Growing only 12-18" tall, Chinese Forget Me Nots make a great border plant around vegetables to increase pollination. Blooms early summer to fall, though slowing down in the heat of the summer. Gently reseeds and often returns the following year. In zone 5 we have not noticed it becoming invasive. We look foward to the cute dainty blossoms every season! For use as a cut flower, harvest early in the morning or dip cut ends in boiling water for 15 seconds before arranging.
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Chinese Forget Me Nots
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Sowing Temperature: 70-85F
Germination: 3-7 days
Light: Full Sun/Part Shade. More sun the better!
Water: When surface of soil is just starting to dry out
Fertilizer:
FLOWERS: 1/2 dose on package for most flowers to provide proper nitrogen without the expense of less flowers. In areas with rich/fertile soil already, you can skip adding fertilizer for the first growing season.
VEGETABLES: Full dose on package for leafy greens. 1.5x dose for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squashes.
PERENNIALS: 1/2 dose on package. May not be necessary every year depending on existing soil.