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Chinese Forget Me Not 'Firmament'
Chinese Forget Me Not 'Firmament'
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Chinese Forget Me Not 'Firmament'

Cynoglossum amabile
Introduced to gardens in 1935, forget-me-not 'Firmament' features enchanting true-blue flowers. Delicate and charming, its tiny scalloped petals exude a sweet innocence. Harvest these lovely blooms for bouquets; with regular deadheading, this selection continues to produce clustered sprays of sky-blue flowers throughout the summer and fall, ensuring a continuous display of beauty.
SKU #S291
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
180
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Hardy Annual
Mature Size
1.5' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
True blue
Features
Great Cut Flower
Notable
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SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/4"
Sprout Time:
5-20 days
Seed To Bloom:
10-12 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow in early spring 2-3 weeks before last frost. In zones 8-10, sow outdoors in autumn.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
At last frost date.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
All gardeners I know love true blue flowers, and this old-fashioned favorite does not disappoint. A good cut flower and a bee magnet, Chinese forget-me-not is at home in borders, informal meadow plantings, and edging. It requires little care, site in full sun in well-drained soils, and shear after bloom to prevent an excess of self-sown plants the following year. It is best in cooler summer regions or as a spring-bloomer in warm winter areas, where it can be replaced after bloom with a heat-loving summer annual.
Final Spacing:
1'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
While drought and wet tolerant, it prefers medium moist conditions. About 1" per week is plenty.
Soil pH:
Slightly acidic to neutral
Fertilizer:
Does not need fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
No major pests or diseases.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when 1/2-3/4 open flowers on a stem.
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