Forget-me-not: care and propagation tips

Sow forget-me-nots correctly - this is how the plants become vigorous

You should sow forget-me-nots with flower seeds directly in the desired location in the garden. The best sowing time is between June and mid / end of July.

1. You can recognize the forget-me-not by the typical 5-petalled blue flowers that have a small, spherical, yellow pistil in the middle.
2. After 4 - 6 weeks you should prick out the plants, i. H. pull out the weakest young plants.
3. You can try to use these plants elsewhere, because the forget-me-not plants are then already approx. 2 cm high and relatively strong.
4. Maintain a planting distance of 15 cm for each plant.


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Care and propagation of plants

• Forget-me-nots are annual or biennial plants, depending on the variety.
• As a rule, the flowers sow themselves and grow together to form a carpet. However, the following forget-me-nots can become smaller plants that are not quite as robust.
• Pay attention to regular watering in summer, because the roots of the plants are sensitive to salt. If you water regularly, you will wash everything away.
• However, too much moisture and moisture can at the same time also cause the plants to mold and rot, or they can mildew to lead.
• You should protect young plants from frost in the first winter. A cover with leaves and twigs is sufficient for this.
• In general, the forget-me-not likes the penumbra. Then with good care it can grow up to 40 cm high.

The forget-me-not has names with the same meaning in all languages ​​around the world. It is considered the flower of love and parting.