Cynoglossum amabile, 'Firmament'

Genus: Cynoglossum

Species: amabile

Variety: 'Firmament'

Family Name: Boraginaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 427

English Name(s): Chinese Forget-me-not

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Annual

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: Blue

Flowers: June, July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow directly where it is to flower just before last expected frosts. Sow 5mm deep into prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Seed should be covered as it germinates in darkness. Ideal temp. 18-22°C. Germination takes 5-10 days approx. Thin seedlings as required. Can be started indoors if preferred 6-8 weeks prior to last frost date with seedlings moved outside after danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly in autumn for flowering the following year.

Growing Instructions

Prefers any soil, other than very heavy clay, which is moist but well-drained in full sun. Ideally offer afternoon shade form hot sun.

Cultivation Instructions

Will self-seed freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next year. Best treated as an annual. Pull and compost the plant after flowering ceases.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 540

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.