Forget-me-not is one of the amazing flowers that you can use to decorate your front garden. There are a variety of varieties of forget-me-nots, and the variety of inflorescences beckons. This flower grows best in shade or partial shade, as it does not like sunny places. Despite the fact that forget-me-not feels good under the sun, the flowering period is significantly reduced to 20 days.
Nai the best option the soil will be fertilized, loosened and well-moistened. Forget-me-not is moisture-loving flower and if there is no timely watering, the plant quickly dies. But it is also not recommended to overwater the plant, because the roots will begin to rot and the leaves will fall off. Therefore, before planting a flower, you should make a drainage system.
If you decide to plant this plant in your garden, be sure to learn about how to grow forget-me-nots from seeds at home - planting and care. Forget-me-nots reproduce best by seeds. In May-June, seeds are sown in greenhouses and watered regularly. Ready seedlings are planted in early August in a permanent place of growth. Forget-me-nots are also propagated by cuttings, only in this case varietal plants are taken.
If you want forget-me-nots to bloom in the spring, then you should sow the seeds in October-November. To do this, prepare a container (pots, cups or box), fill it with pre-prepared soil and sow flowers scattered across the surface of the soil. It is not necessary to sprinkle the seeds with soil or bury them, since they germinate quickly. Before sowing, you can pour all the seeds into salt water; poor quality ones will float. The remaining seeds are taken out of the water, completely dried and sown.
The first shoots appear within 5-6 days; plants need to be picked after the first few leaves appear. It is recommended to take the box with already picked forget-me-nots to a cool place (basement or greenhouse). By the end of April, forget-me-not seedlings are planted in open ground, and after 20-25 days they bloom. As soon as the forget-me-not flowers lose their decorative value, you can start collecting seeds; for this, choose only the strongest and most beautiful bushes in your opinion.
Problems may arise when growing, so to prevent them from getting sick, you should follow the advice of experienced gardeners.
The distance between flowers should be at least 10 cm.
Regularly remove weeds, loosen and water the soil.
Make sure that the soil is not too wet.
If the disease has overcome the plant, use fungicides and insecticides to combat it. To speed up growth, you can fertilize flowers with compost, peat or nitrogen. Forget-me-nots are combined with tulips, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths. The plant looks good next to ponds and borders.
Quite often this humble plant is called the “Queen of May.” One of the legends says that these blue flowers are scattered across the earth by angels so that people at least occasionally remember heaven. In addition, despite the fact that the name of the flower is noticeably different in different languages, among all nations it has practically the same meaning - “forget me not.” In this article we will talk about how to grow from seeds such a touching perennial as the garden forget-me-not, which symbolizes devotion and fidelity.
Description of forget-me-not garden
Garden blue, alpine and any other forget-me-not belongs to the genus of forget-me-nots (Myosotis) of the borage family (Boraginaceae). In total, there are about 80 species in the genus Myosotis, and 30 of them grow in our country. Other types of forget-me-nots can be found in temperate climate Europe and America, Asia and South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Forget-me-nots are herbaceous plants that prefer moist and shaded areas. 
The height of the highly branched stem of this plant can vary from 10 to 40 cm. It has sessile leaves of a pointed lanceolate shape. The petals of its many flowers can be colored blue, blue, pink, white and even cream. Garden forget-me-not forms racemose inflorescences. It blooms from May to mid-July, after which it forms fruits - nuts, in which black, very small oval-shaped seeds ripen. When the fruits crack, the seeds fall to the ground and germinate. As a result of such self-seeding, quite strong seedlings, capable of overwintering in our winter conditions. Garden forget-me-not growing from seeds
Choosing a place to plant forget-me-nots
In order for forget-me-nots and its flowers to delight you when growing at home, you need not only to choose the most suitable type for you, but also to plant it correctly. A plant such as garden forget-me-not prefers loose, moderately nutritious and moist soils with good drainage in light shade. The flower can grow in the sun, but most fully decorative qualities it manifests itself precisely in partial shade. It is a mistake to believe that the sun will increase the flowering period - on the contrary, flower petals will “burn” from bright sunlight. You should not plant forget-me-nots on very rich soils, as the plant begins to “fatten” and forms a powerful bush that practically does not bloom.
Growing forget-me-not seedlings from seeds
Growing forget-me-nots from seeds is the most common method of propagating garden forget-me-nots. You can grow forget-me-nots either through seedlings or using the seedless method. At the same time, forget-me-nots are mainly grown from seeds. They are most often grown as a biennial plant. Prepared seeds must be dipped in slightly salted water. Pop-up planting material you need to throw it away, most likely it won’t be able to germinate. The remaining seeds must be dried. Like all biennials, forget-me-not seeds are sown in May-June on seed beds or in bowls with loose, fertile soil. Seeds are sown superficially on compacted, moistened soil. flat surface soil and only lightly sprinkled with light soil or sand. The crops are covered with spunbond, polyethylene or glass, and the soil is kept moist by carefully watering from a spray bottle or over a non-woven covering material. The first seedlings appear literally after five to six days. After germination, the crops are freed from shelter.
When two true leaves form (usually after 3-4 weeks), the forget-me-nots are pulled out or planted in pots (1-3 plants) or on growing beds at a distance of 5-7 cm between plants. To keep the bushes compact, forget-me-not seedlings are grown in partial shade. The seedlings are periodically watered, the soil is loosened, and weeds are removed. For better tillering, seedlings are pinched. Forget-me-nots are fed with complex mineral soluble fertilizer for seedlings once every two weeks. Gradually the concentration of fertilizer is increased. In late August - early September, forget-me-nots form a dense rosette of leaves. In this form, they are planted in a permanent place according to the scheme recommended for the variety (15-25 cm between plants) and watered well
Planting forget-me-not seedlings
Forget-me-not seedlings are grown until the plants grow to four to five centimeters in height. Afterwards, you can plant the seedlings in a place of permanent growth with an interval of fifteen to twenty centimeters.
Some sources indicate that young forget-me-nots should be planted in open ground at the end of August. Garden forget-me-nots growing from seeds
A distinctive feature of forget-me-not is its resistance to transplantation. After moving to open ground, almost all plants survive. But it is extremely important to water them thoroughly after transplanting. For the winter, forget-me-nots are mulched with fallen leaves, spruce branches or peat. Forget-me-nots bloom next spring. The garden forget-me-not will bloom earlier if temporary shelters are built over it in April. In the second year of cultivation, to prolong flowering and limit seed formation, wilted flowers removed in a timely manner.
Methods for propagating forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots are becoming increasingly popular among gardeners and are appearing in flower beds more and more often. Are used different methods flower reproduction, which we will talk about. When to sow forget-me-not seeds? The best time to plant this wonderful flower with seeds is July, since the soil is already warm enough, and there is another month for the seed to adapt and take root. Before planting, mix the soil with humus, moisten it a little, make shallow holes and sprinkle forget-me-not seeds into the open ground. The seeds need to be sprinkled with a little sand on top, covered with film, which must be removed after 2 weeks. For the first 2 weeks after sowing, you cannot remove the film or water the seeds. They should “ban”, then the plants will take root better. 
Cuttings are the most popular propagation method when working with forget-me-nots. For cuttings, you need to choose a well-grown bush and cut off the tallest cuttings just below the shoot. The cutting must be placed in water until it takes root. Then it is planted in the ground. To do this, make shallow holes in prepared soil (moistened, fertilized with peat and humus), plant plants in them, sprinkle a little dry soil on top, and water at the root. After 5 days you need to apply fertilizer. It is better to take a universal one, making sure that it does not contain an ammonia component.
Reproduction of forget-me-nots by dividing bushes is not as complicated a process as it seems. The root of the flower is very flexible, and can be separated with one movement of the pruning shears. You need to carefully shake off the soil from the root of the plant, select a part of the rhizome with a “knee” (bend), and cut it vertically. For better engraftment, the roots can be dipped in a solution of universal fertilizer. Then the bushes are planted like ordinary seedlings. After dividing the bushes, next year, the seeds will disperse on their own, and there will be much more bushes, which should not be allowed. It is necessary to thin out the bushes, because if the forget-me-not is planted too densely, this will lead to the color being less abundant and bright. Garden forget-me-not growing from seeds
Caring for forget-me-not garden
It is very easy to care for these unpretentious flowers; they only need careful watering at the root so that water does not get on the green parts of the plant, and loosening the soil layer. Do not overwater the plants, otherwise they will rot or become diseased. If the soil is constantly dry, then forget-me-nots, as a rule, fade very quickly. To ensure that plants reproduce by self-seeding, select several bushes and leave faded inflorescences on them so that the nuts and seeds begin to ripen. For other forget-me-nots, remove the inflorescences after flowering, otherwise they will fill the entire area. Forget-me-nots can be transplanted to other places both in the fall and during the period when they already have buds or flowers; these plants tolerate transplantation very well. In spring and autumn, you can feed forget-me-not bushes. To do this, add and stir a teaspoon of nitrophoska, potassium sulfate and urea into 10 liters of water. You can also take mineral complexes(“Flower”, “Emerald”, “Agricola”). Forget-me-nots can be damaged by cruciferous flea beetles, aphid colonies, slugs, and cutworms. Diseases that can affect plants: rot (root and gray), powdery mildew (true and downy). For the prevention of rot, forget-me-nots can be treated with the drug “Hom”, and against powdery mildew – with “Skorom” or “Topaz”. When aphids appear, it is necessary to spray with Iskra.
If the winters in your area are harsh, then mulch the forget-me-nots in the fall and cover them with spruce branches.
If you really love these modest blue flowers, then in the fall you can dig up one or more plants and transplant them into pots. They must be stored in the basement (the temperature there should not fall below zero). In February, move them into the room and place them on the windowsill. Then, already in March, forget-me-nots will delight you with abundant flowering
Forget-me-not (from Latin Myosotis) belongs to the Borage family. There are more than 50 species in the genus that grow in Europe, Africa, America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia, Russia. The plant is located in damp, sometimes swampy areas. In Russia, this flower is well known and loved; it has received popular names such as “gorlyanka”, “pregozhnitsa”, “fever grass”. Getting started in your garden beautiful flower garden from forget-me-nots, cultivation and care are the main issues that need to be studied. And our article will help you with this.
Plant characteristics
Small, usually blue, flowers on long stems.
Forget-me-not flowers can be:
- annuals;
- two-year-olds;
- perennial.
The stems are long, reaching 40 cm. The leaves can be lanceolate, sessile, spatulate, linear-lanceolate. Flower colors are blue, pink, white. Collected in inflorescences. The fruits of the plant are small, dense, nut-shaped boxes with many black shiny seeds inside. They take root well and can remain viable for up to 3 years.
Types of forget-me-nots
More than half of all forget-me-not species grow in the territories of Russia and the former USSR. Let's look at some of the most famous ones.
- Alpine forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris). Place of distribution - rocky areas of the Caucasus, Carpathians, Alps. The rhizome of the plant is short, the stem is low - up to 15 cm. The leaves are light green and the petals are dark blue. It likes to be in bright light; in these conditions it can bloom for up to 7 weeks. Propagated by seeds.
- Forget-me-not (Myosotis palustris). Grows in moist soil, along the banks of ponds and swamps. Stems are long, branching. The leaves of the flower are large and bright green. Petals pink or blue color, the flowers are relatively large, up to 1.2 cm in diameter.
- Forget-me-not field. It is considered a medicinal plant. The shoots are low, the flowers are small, blue.
- Forest forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica). Perennial with long stem, green oval elongated leaves. The flowers are numerous, located on stalks and collected in curled inflorescences. Depending on the variety, the color of the petals can be pink, blue, blue. The plant loves shade and moisture.
Breeders are constantly developing new types of forget-me-nots with flowers of different colors - purple, yellow, cream.
Breeders have already created varieties of forget-me-nots with pink and purple flowers.
Alpine forget-me-not is rarely found in the nature of our country; most often, its domesticated version is grown, which is called “Alpine garden forget-me-not” (Myosotis x hybrida hort). This garden plant very unpretentious - grows and blooms well in the sun, in the shade, in drought conditions. It even withstands slight frosts, down to -5 degrees. It can bloom for a long time - about 45 days. Popular varieties garden forget-me-nots:
- "Music" - tall flower with dark blue petals.
- "Indigo" - small bushes up to 15 cm tall, with blue flowers.
- "Rosilva" - small plants, pink flower petals.
- "Victoria" - small, round bushes with pale blue flowers.
Home care
Forget-me-not grows and feels great in natural conditions, therefore it is an unpretentious plant. It is usually grown in a garden or greenhouse.
Lighting
Although it is believed that forget-me-not flowers grow well in the shade, sunlight they still need it. It is necessary to ensure conditions when the grown flower is in the sun from 3 to 6 hours a day; partial shade conditions would be ideal. In this case, flowering will be more abundant.
Taking into account the recommendations, you need to choose a place in the garden where the flower will be half a day in the sun and half a day in the shade. Indoors choose south side, not forgetting to curtain the windows on time. You also need to remember about regular ventilation.
Watering
Forget-me-not is more demanding when it comes to watering. It grows well only in moist soil, so it should not be allowed to dry out. It is better to water infrequently - about once a week, but abundantly, well moistening the soil. Regular spraying of the flower is allowed warm water. The regularity of watering is calculated based on external conditions. If the forget-me-not is in the sun for a long time, it needs to be watered more often, if in the shade - less often.
Diseases and pests
Due to their natural hardiness, forget-me-nots are little susceptible to disease and pest damage. Problems may arise as a result improper care. If you water frequently and allow the soil to become acidic, fungal diseases may develop - gray rot, powdery mildew. In this case, spraying with fungicides will help.
How to grow forget-me-nots
When choosing soil for growing a plant, you need to consider two factors:
- the soil should not be too nutritious, otherwise the forget-me-not will grow greatly and practically not bloom;
- the soil should not be poor sandy, otherwise the flower will not grow well.
The ideal option is moist meadow soil. Next you will need to monitor the humidity level and follow the watering schedule.
Forget-me-nots need to be fertilized infrequently. After planting, 2 weeks later, you need to apply liquid mineral fertilizer. In the spring it is better to feed with peat and humus, and in the fall with organic mineral fertilizers.
During the period of plant growth, the soil must be periodically loosened to ensure better access to moisture and fertilizing. But forget-me-not does not need weeding - it is powerful root system does not give weeds a chance to get out. For wintering the plants are not covered with anything.
Landing
For planting in the garden, choose a shaded place.
First you need to choose a place in the garden where the forget-me-not will receive enough light and be in partial shade. You can grow the plant next to tall flowers that will cast a shadow. For example, a spreading fern would be suitable as a neighbor.
IN open ground The best way to grow from seeds is:
- The soil is loosened well, peat and humus are added, then leveled.
- Furrows are made on the surface and the seeds are laid out in them, retreating approximately 10 cm between the holes.
- The seeds are lightly sprinkled with soil and covered with polyethylene on top.
- Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. This must be done carefully, spraying or passing water through a piece of cloth.
Forget-me-not shoots appear 2 weeks after planting. When the first leaves appear, it is necessary to thin out the sprouts or plant them at a distance of 5 cm from each other. Flowering begins in May and lasts up to 2 months.
Another option for planting forget-me-nots in the garden is to pre-grow seedlings. To do this, in the fall, plant seeds are sown in containers with light soil, slightly buried. Under the soil layer there must be a layer of expanded clay. It is better to water the seedlings before germination through a sheet of paper.
With the appearance of leaves, the seedlings dive and move to a cold greenhouse until the beginning of spring. At the end of April, seedlings can be planted in open ground. Flowering will begin in May.
Regardless of the growing method, planting and caring for forget-me-nots will not cause much trouble.
Reproduction
By properly planting and propagating forget-me-nots, you can create a beautiful carpet of flowers on your site.
There are three main ways to propagate forget-me-nots:
- Seeds. Seeds can be collected by hand during the period of fruit ripening. To do this, dried branches with fruits are cut off and the seeds are shaken out in the place where they want to grow forget-me-nots. But it’s easier to let the plant reproduce by self-sowing, after transplanting it into Right place. The main thing is to prevent the forget-me-not bushes from growing too much, periodically thinning them out.
- By dividing the bush. You can propagate forget-me-not flowers by dividing the bush into several parts. Transplantation can be done at any time of the year - the root system of the flower is very strong and can easily take root.
- By cuttings. The method is suitable for propagating varietal forget-me-nots. In early June, you need to cut off the green shoots at the top of the bush (about 5 cm). They are planted immediately in open ground, shaded and covered with film. Water carefully, trying not to get on the leaves. For better tillering, pinch the top a little. Plants propagated in this way bloom in the same season, but not for long. For the winter, the plant is covered with spruce branches or peat.
If you plant and propagate forget-me-not flowers correctly, you can get a beautiful colorful carpet, which will become a decoration of the garden.
Quite often this humble plant is called the “Queen of May.” One of the legends says that these blue flowers are scattered across the earth by angels so that people at least occasionally remember heaven. 
In addition, despite the fact that the name of the flower is noticeably different in different languages, among all nations it has practically the same meaning - “forget me not.” In this article we will talk about how to grow such a touching perennial that symbolizes devotion and fidelity as the garden forget-me-not.
Legends and beliefs
In many European countries in ancient times, forget-me-not was revered as a special plant and even holidays were held in its honor. In Rus', this flower was also called prigozhnitsa, feverish and witchcraft herb. Our ancestors believed that if you put a wreath of forget-me-nots on your loved one, it would bewitch him more powerfully than any witchcraft. 
In Germany, there is still a widespread belief that the garden forget-me-not can open a treasure and also help find out the name of the betrothed. Blacksmiths in many countries believed that steel tempered in the juice of this fragile plant became stronger and lighter, and a blade made from it could cut iron.
Botanical characteristics
Garden blue, alpine and any other forget-me-not belongs to the genus of forget-me-nots (Myosotis) of the borage family (Boraginaceae). In total, there are about 80 species in the genus Myosotis, and 30 of them grow in our country. Other types of forget-me-nots can be found in the temperate climates of Europe and America, Asia and South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
Forget-me-nots are herbaceous plants that prefer moist and shaded areas. The height of the highly branched stem of this plant can vary from 10 to 40 cm. It has sessile leaves of a pointed lanceolate shape. The petals of its many flowers can be colored blue, blue, pink, white and even cream. Garden forget-me-not forms racemose inflorescences. It blooms from May to mid-July, after which it forms fruits - nuts, in which black, very small oval-shaped seeds ripen. When the fruits crack, the seeds fall to the ground and germinate. As a result of such self-seeding, fairly strong seedlings are obtained that can survive the winter in our winter conditions.
Types for the garden
Despite the great species diversity and many different modern varieties, the following forget-me-nots are most often used in floriculture and ornamental gardening:
- swamp (Myosotis palustris);
- forest (M. caespitosa);
- alpine (M. alpestris);
- open-flowered (M. dissitiflora);
- alpine garden (M. x hybrida hort).
In gardens, the most common cultural form is the alpine forget-me-not. 
Based on it and the species listed above, today various hybrids have been created and many varieties have been bred, differing not only in the color of the petals.
Popular varieties
Today, garden forget-me-nots with flowers painted in various shades of pink are popular:
- Victoria Rose.
- Rosilv.
- Carmen King.
- Pink dawn.
- Hope.
Blue and blue garden forget-me-nots are always in demand, the cultivation of which is exactly the same as for flowers of other colors. 
Quite widespread are dark blue varieties such as Blue King, Indigo, Blue Basket, and Ultramarine. Lovers of sky blue and light blue colors will be pleased with such varieties of garden forget-me-nots as Music, Blue Dali, Compinidi, Miro, Victoria, Pompadour.
Choosing a place
A plant such as garden forget-me-not prefers loose, moderately nutritious and moist soils with good drainage in light shade. The flower can grow in the sun, but it shows its decorative qualities most fully in partial shade. You should not plant forget-me-nots on very rich soils, as the plant begins to “fatten” and forms a powerful bush that practically does not bloom.
Beautiful garden forget-me-not: planting and care
This delicate flower can be propagated in a variety of ways. You can sow seeds directly into open ground or grow seedlings or divide the formed bush. In the case of particularly rare varietal specimens, propagation by cuttings is possible.
The most easily accessible way to propagate garden forget-me-nots is by growing them from seeds directly in open ground. 
This planting is carried out on the warm and dry days of June or July, having previously prepared the soil on the site: they dig up the soil, add about 30 g of nitrophoska and 3-4 kg of humus mixed with peat per 1 m2. Then upper layer The soil is dug up again, leveled and well shed with water. After that, shallow furrows are made in the soil, where tiny forget-me-not seeds are sown. They are sprinkled with fine river sand on top and carefully compacted. The plantings are covered with non-woven covering material or film and left there for two weeks. Depending on the temperature and other external factors, seedlings appear, as a rule, this occurs after 14 days. They are opened and thinned out.
In the first year, the plants will form only a rosette of leaves, but will bloom in the second year after planting.
Reproduction through seedlings
Typically, growing garden forget-me-nots through seedlings is carried out for annual varieties, such as, for example, Mon Ami Blue. Seeds are sown superficially in prepared containers with well-moistened soil in late March - early April. For seedlings, a special soil mixture is made, consisting of fine river sand and turf soil in a ratio of 1:2. Before emergence, containers with seeds, covered with glass or polyethylene, are kept at a temperature of +20... +23 0C, and after five days it is lowered to +18... +20 0C. All this time, the seedlings should be well lit. 
After the sprouts appear, you can fertilize with weak solutions of mineral fertilizers and water as the top layer of soil dries. In May, seedlings, often already with buds, are planted in open ground, protecting them for the first time both from the scorching sun and from returning frosts. By the end of July, the plants will have flowered and their seeds will have ripened.
We create conditions
After the plant has been planted in a permanent place, it needs to be provided with moderate regular watering and fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. When watering, you should try not to get water on the plant itself, but direct the stream closer to the roots. 
The first feeding is carried out before flowering, approximately 14 days after planting the plant in a permanent place. For this purpose, complex mineral fertilizers, dissolved in water according to the instructions. In the fall, both organic and mineral fertilizers are added to the soil under the forget-me-nots, and in the spring, a small, about 5 cm, layer of peat-humus mixture or well-rotted compost mixed with garden soil is added under the bushes. It is important to remember that garden forget-me-not is quite aggressive and spreads quickly by self-seeding. To prevent this, you should immediately remove faded branches, thereby preventing the setting of seeds and their further unauthorized “movement” around your site.
Forget-me-nots grow best in shade and partial shade, but they can also feel good in sunny areas, but in this case the duration of their flowering is reduced to 20 days. They grow well in moist, fertilized soils. Too rich, especially fertilized fresh manure soils cause active growth leaves, thereby disrupting the rhythm of seasonal growth and development. Forget-me-nots are moisture-loving and, with insufficient moisture, quickly fade.
In drought they require abundant watering. But waterlogging the soil is also undesirable, as this can lead to rotting of the plants or their stems will become very elongated. Therefore, good drainage must be provided in the area where forget-me-nots grow.?
In English, forget-me-not is called forget-me-not, in German - Vergissmeinnicht, which translated means: “Don't forget me!” Plants respond well to the application of organic and mineral fertilizers. Fertilizer with ammonium nitrate (10 g per 1 m2), superphosphate (15 g), and potassium salt (5 g) is required. You can use mullein infusion (1 part per 10 liters of water) and a mixture of compost and peat.
Forget-me-not. Reproduction and growth characteristics
All forget-me-nots reproduce well by seeds. Sowing is done in cold greenhouses in May-June. Flowers are planted in a permanent place at the end of August or next spring. In addition, forget-me-nots produce abundant self-sowing. Varietal forget-me-nots are propagated by cuttings.
The tops of growing shoots 4-5 cm long are taken for cuttings in May-June. They are planted in ridges and shaded. Since forget-me-nots have a superficial fibrous root system, they tolerate replanting well throughout the season, even during flowering. If it is necessary to obtain flowering specimens in the spring, then the seeds are sown in October - November.
To do this, take a box, pot or milk bag with a hole at the bottom and fill it with soil (2/3 - turf soil, 1/3 - river sand). Before sowing, the soil is shed with a pink solution of potassium permanganate. Sow seeds scattered over the soil surface.
You should not bury the seeds, as they will germinate faster. Before sowing, the seeds can be dipped in lightly salted water. Those that float to the surface must be thrown away.
The seeds that have sunk to the bottom are washed with clean water, dried and sown, lightly sprinkled with light soil and compacted with a plank. After 4-6 days, seedlings appear. Until this time, the boxes are covered with paper, which is used to water them. After the seedlings have 1-2 true leaves, they begin to plant them in boxes or pots with peat soil.
They dive at a distance of 3-4 cm. The boxes are placed in a cold greenhouse, but in March they are transferred to warm room. Since forget-me-not is a shade-tolerant plant, it does not need additional lighting.
But it is necessary to constantly maintain soil moisture. At the end of April, forget-me-nots can be planted in flower beds, and in May they will delight with their flowering. After flowering ends (June, July), the plants lose their decorative properties. Therefore, until the seeds ripen, you should leave no more than 2-3 copies. The remaining plants are removed from the flower garden.
Problems during cultivation
Forget-me-nots do not cause problems when growing. However, in order to prevent them from getting sick, it is necessary to follow some rules: avoid dense plantings, regularly loosen the soil and water, while avoiding waterlogging. If the rules are violated, forget-me-nots can be affected by various diseases (gray and root rot, true and downy mildew).
Powdery mildew is treated by spraying with fungicides (2 ml per 10 liters of water). Pests of forget-me-nots are aphids, cruciferous flea beetles, cutworms and slugs. You can fight them by spraying with insecticides. Use in decoration Plants are indispensable for decorating flower beds and balconies in early spring.
They also look very nice in groups near the water. Forget-me-not in a group with tulips, daffodils - common spring flower beds in European countries. The plant looks good in borders.
In addition, forget-me-nots are planted in rockeries. At the same time, it is important to ensure that it does not grow. Forget-me-not looks very good next to the lily of the valley, as well as under the trees. Contrasting biennial plants go well with forget-me-nots.
Organizing such flower beds does not require much work. Forget-me-nots look great not only in flower beds, but also in pots or boxes. The flowers are suitable for cutting. It is better to make a bouquet using the entire bush.
Forget-me-nots will last about two weeks in a vase.
Growing Forget-Me-Not Flowers and Turkish Carnation Flowers
Spring has come and it's time to think about decorating your garden. We will tell you how to decorate your garden with flowers forget-me-nots and Turkish cloves . Let's start with descriptions of growing from seeds, let's finish with a description care for forget-me-nots and Turkish cloves.
So, let's go! Growing Forget-Me-Not Flowers and Turkish Carnation Flowers. First of all, let's talk about the most delicate spring flowers- forget-me-nots. Very good are the low, lush bushes of forget-me-nots, covered with blue flowers.
Flowerbeds planted with forget-me-nots are spectacular. In the central part of the country they bloom in May and early June, on Far East- Later. Grow forget-me-nots from seeds, sowing them in spring or before winter in a specially designated plot.
Care is the same as for pansies. Forget-me-nots also reproduce by self-sowing. Forget-me-not bushes planted in flowering pots bloom well within two to three weeks. Remember this and grow forget-me-not bushes blooming in pots.
Growing Turkish Carnation
Many love Turkish carnation flowers(it’s much easier to buy it). They are very diverse in their color. Quite small double and single flowers of carnation are collected in lush inflorescences - “caps” located on the stem.
Turkish carnation blooms in early July - in warm regions, when there are usually few flowering plants. In the Khabarovsk Territory, Vladivostok or Amur Region, carnations bloom while most of the flowers are opening. Carnations grow best in open, sunny places.
The soil for them should be well fertilized. Sowing Turkish cloves This culture is carried out in the spring or before winter. Turkish carnation seedlings are grown in the same way as pansy seedlings.
Turkish carnation can be propagated by cuttings and layering, which makes it possible to preserve especially beautiful varieties. Cuttings are usually taken after the plants have flowered. The cuttings are planted in boxes filled with earth and sand.
Rooted cuttings are planted in flower beds or ridges in August. The following year, the rooted cuttings bloom profusely. Perennials are especially valuable in the flower garden. ornamental plants. They, as the name itself shows, grow in one place for several years (from four to eight), and they do not need to be grown from seeds every year
Growing perennial flowers from seeds
By planting various perennials in the flower garden, you can have beautiful flowering plants. We must strive to ensure that the best perennials grow in every flower garden. The easiest way to grow perennials is from seeds.
This growing method will make it possible to obtain a large number of plants in a short time. Perennials such as those given below grow well for several years.
List of perennial flowers:
Forget-me-nots - planting and care
Forget-me-not from the Burachnikov family is often called the Queen of May. Sky-hued clearings appear in late spring on forest edges and meadows, but these are wild species. Many flower growers are already accustomed to the fact that their area is invariably decorated with a variety of decorative forget-me-nots; planting and caring for them always pays off handsomely. A pretty plant will enrich the range of flowering with spectacular delicate touches .
It is not for nothing that in many languages the essence of the name of a modest beauty is preserved - “don’t forget me.” There are at least 50 hybrid species, and these are the ones used in floriculture.
There are, of course, many more varieties. The flowers can be blue, light blue, pink, purple, cream, white and even with a tiny yellow center. The height of the plants also differs, for example, alpine forget-me-not rarely reaches 20 centimeters, and the garden one easily reaches 35 cm. It usually blooms from May to the end of June. All varieties are distinguished by genetic plasticity, i.e. When grown from seeds, they retain their properties.
However, most flower growers are already convinced that even perennial forget-me-not longer than two years will not please. The inflorescences will become sparse, the stems will become excessively elongated.
Growing forget-me-nots
Planting any type is not much different, but different care may be required. There are more moisture-loving and less shade-tolerant representatives.
For example, garden hybrids of alpine forget-me-nots feel great in the sun, and swamp forget-me-nots in such conditions will quickly fade and lose their decorative properties. Before you begin propagation, it is advisable to study the requirements of the species that you are going to “settle” in your garden. Often choose a slightly shaded area.
The soil needs to be loose, light, well-drained, without harmful stagnation of water. The easiest way is to plant forget-me-not seeds directly into open ground. The best time is July. Pre-prepare the soil.
The area is dug up, humus and peat are added: no more than 5 kilograms for each square meter plus a little nitrophoska, about a tablespoon. Then you need to lightly dig up the ground again and level it. Tiny seeds are placed in shallow grooves, sprinkled with sand, and after carefully compacting, covering material is placed on top.
After about 14 days, when the shoots appear, the material is removed and the seedlings are thinned out. They begin growing forget-me-not seedlings in April. The plant is quite persistent and almost all seedlings take root well.
In July, the plantings will have already faded and ripened seeds will appear. They retain germination for up to 3 years, often germinate on their own and form persistent seedlings that can even survive the winter. Forget-me-not bushes can be safely divided, and at any age.
It has a fibrous root system that adapts remarkably well to transplantation and does not experience rooting difficulties. Varietal plants They also propagate well from cuttings. It is better to cut off the 4-5 centimeter long tops in June, during warm weather.
They will quickly take root in the greenhouse.
Care
When overwatered, the plant will stretch upward too intensely, then the roots will begin to rot. If you let it dry out, you won’t have time to stop admiring it - the forget-me-not will quickly fade. Regular but moderate watering should be provided.
The stream is directed low, almost to the ground. The plant needs systematic feeding. It is advisable to provide the easiest one 14 days after the forget-me-not is transplanted to a permanent place, always before the flowering period.
Solutions of mineral fertilizers from the store are suitable. In the fall, organic and mineral fertilizers are also applied, and in the spring a thin layer (3-5 centimeters) of a mixture of compost and peat is added. In late autumn, forget-me-nots can be protected from frost and left in the same bed.
If the winter is snowless, the plants may freeze, but usually they tolerate the cold well. Sometimes they are transplanted to a permanent place at the end of September, 3 pieces per hole. Then next year a thick flowering carpet will appear.
Where to plant
The most successful use of forget-me-nots in landscape design is group plantings with harmoniously selected shades of flowers. Swamp forget-me-not will decorate the lawn near the pond.
Various hybrids of alpine forget-me-not will be a good choice for rockeries. Forest forget-me-not will transform the border, and make a shady corner in the garden very natural and romantic. Low-growing varieties are often planted as ground cover.
In a bright flower garden, the plant goes well with daffodils, daisies that bloom early, tulips, delicate pansies and ferns. The plantings will not look so attractive after the flowering period, they will begin to turn black and dry out. Then the bushes can be removed and replaced with other plants that bloom until late autumn. Forget-me-nots are often grown in flowerpots or baskets for landscaping balconies, verandas and terraces. Garden forget-me-not varieties are suitable for cutting and arranging picturesque summer bouquets. The most common are three varieties of this amazing beauty flower:
- Nemophila spotted. Nemophila Mencis. Nemophila excellent.
The spotted nemophila variety can reach a height of 20 centimeters. Her flowers are colored White color, against which small spots of purple are scattered.
Among the varieties of this variety, the most popular among gardeners is “Barbara,” which is popularly simply called “Ladybug.” The flowers of this variety resemble a bell, which can reach from 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter. The Mencisa variety differs from the spotted form not only in its flowers, but also in its leaves.
The most common variety of this variety is “Black Penny” or “Shepherdess”. Although its flowers are not as large as those of the “Ladybug”, they are more beautiful, since each petal is brightly colored purple, has a white edging. Of the Nemophila excellent variety, the most popular are flowers painted in bright blue, which resembles the color of children's eyes.
Forget-me-not blue planting and care
That is why this variety is called “baby blue eyes”. How to grow these plants and care for them?
Growing from seeds
This plant is very easy to grow at home directly from seeds. It is unpretentious to living conditions, so it can be sown both in well-lit areas of the soil and in shaded areas.
Although those who have been growing nemophila for many years now recommend planting it in areas with big amount sun, because here the plants grow stronger and there are many more flowers. The soil on the site should be loose, fertile and with good water absorption. The plant can be planted at different times of the year (starting in March, since these flowers are not afraid of frost, and ending in July). Seeds that fell into the ground in early spring will provide you with flowering already at the beginning of summer, and those that were planted in summer will bloom only in autumn. When placing seeds in the ground to a depth of 5 mm, maintain a distance of 10 to 20 cm between them, which will allow during the flowering period, you can create a continuous “carpet” of plants - in the video there are luxurious nemophilas in a flowerbed.
Never try to grow a plant from seeds planted in soil in room conditions. You won't succeed. This way you will only destroy the seeds.
The fact is that this flower does not tolerate transplantation in any form - even by transferring it from a container.
Nemophila care
Do not think that since the plant is considered very unpretentious, it does not need care. On the contrary, as soon as the seeds hit the ground, they need to be watered abundantly, since the plant loves moist soil. If the weather during the growing period is hot, then care must be taken to ensure that the roots of the plant do not lack moisture. To do this, mulch the soil and water it regularly. Weeds that have grown in the flowerbed along with the flowers must be removed so that they not only do not spoil the appearance of your flower garden, but also do not interfere normal development colors.
A remarkable property of this plant is that it has absolutely no enemies among insects. Therefore, it does not need to be treated with various pest control drugs.
One more remarkable property This amazing plant is that it easily coexists on one piece of land with any other. Therefore, you can create a diverse palette of species in your flower garden by planting nemophila along with a variety of annual flowers. Clubs covered with a continuous carpet of:
- nemophil;
Forget-me-not growing
Forget-me-not is a simple and at the same time ornamental plant belonging to the Genus Forget-me-not of the Borachnikov family. This genus includes about 50 species of biennial, perennial and annual plants, which grow in many areas South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and New Zealand. Cultivated since about the fifteenth century.
Types and varieties of forget-me-nots
Particularly often grown are varieties and forms that originate from alpine forget-me-nots, forest forget-me-nots, as well as from forget-me-nots and swamps. Anzor forget-me-not is cultivated in greenhouses. - Forest forget-me-not reaches a height of only 20 cm.
Blooms in spring, and sometimes in autumn time blue, pink or white flowers. Sites for growing are selected in partial shade.
Propagates well by dividing rhizomes and seeds.- Forget-me-not swamp can be called the most unpretentious and ornamental plant in the genus of Forget-me-nots. It grows and develops magnificently in very moist and marshy areas near various bodies of water, along the banks of rivers and streams.
It blooms from May to the end of September with small, sky-blue flowers. Among the varieties of forget-me-nots with bright blue flowers, it is worth remembering "Blauer Glugel", which is used for ridges, carpet beds and containers.
Tall varieties of forget-me-nots, reaching a height of almost 30 cm, such as "Messidor", suitable for landscape spring compositions and cuttings. Among varieties with light - blue tint suitable for small bouquets "Berliner Arct".
It looks good in a flowerbed with daffodils, daisies and tulips. Forget-me-not, which we are used to seeing in our flower beds, is biennial herbaceous plant. Its height can vary from 15 to 40 cm depending on the type and variety.
The plant has a compact or spreading bush shape. The shoots are highly branched from the base of the main stem (their number can vary from 15 to 30 pieces). The gray-silver leaves are lancet-shaped and heavily pubescent.
The flowers, which can be blue, white or pink, have correct form, double perianth, more than one centimeter in diameter. The seeds are black nuts. One gram can contain from 1500 to 2000 seeds.
They remain viable for three to five years. When sown, seeds germinate within two weeks, and flowering begins after 11 months, in May - June of the following year. The seeds ripen 18 - 20 days after the end of flowering.
Planting and caring for forget-me-nots
Forget-me-not is a fairly frost-resistant plant; it grows and blooms well in moist, fertile, well-drained soils located in partial shade and in the sun. Land for sowing or constant cultivation be sure to dig up with organic and mineral fertilizers.
If the soil does not retain moisture well, then it is advisable to add peat or good turf soil. Forget-me-not can be grown both by seedlings and without seedlings. When seedling method seeds are sown in greenhouses or in beds located in the shade in late June - early July.
A small layer of earth (3 - 6 millimeters) is poured over the seeds. The soil is kept moist at all times, since any drying out leads to the death of the seedlings. Picking is carried out when small forget-me-nots have 2-3 pairs of true leaves, and they are planted in a permanent place at the end of August.
At growing without seedlings seeds are sown in a permanent place in early summer. The soil in this area should be loose, sufficiently moist, and rich in nutrients.
With this method, one or two thinnings are necessary, as a result of which the distance between plants should be 15 - 20 cm. Caring for forget-me-not crops consists of timely and regular watering, weeding, fertilizing and loosening the soil crust.
For the winter, crops must be mulched and covered with a special covering material such as agrila or spruce branches. Pests and diseases. Forget-me-not can be affected by smut, gray rot, true and downy mildew, and root rot.
It can also be attacked by cruciferous flea beetles, cutworms, and several types of aphids. Do not forget that this plant can be used for forcing in early spring.
To do this, the formed bushes are transplanted in the fall into small containers and suitable containers with loose, breathable soil. The diameter of the pot or container must be at least 10 cm. The container with plants is stored in a cool room (3 - 5 degrees) until flower shoots appear, and then brought into a warm room.
Forget-me-not - in Russia, Forget-Me-Not - among the British, Vergipmeinnicht - a German variation. Among different peoples of the world, the name of the plant and the legends about its origin have a common meaning: loyalty and good memory. Prigozhnitsa, feverish grass, gourd are other names of the plant.
A sad legend and the origin of the name forget-me-not
Greek myth tells about a shepherd named Lykas, who, saying goodbye to his beloved, presented her with a bouquet of forget-me-nots. One of the German fairy tales tells about a couple in love walking along the river. The girl noticed the most beautiful blue flower on the edge of the steep bank. The young man wanted to get it, but could not resist and fell into the water. The fast, stormy current caught young man, he only managed to shout goodbye to his beloved: “Don’t forget me!” before the water covered him completely.
The cutest flower with the purest blue hue of its inflorescences, like the sky itself, and a little yellow eye, was also considered a magical herb. If a wreath of forget-me-nots is placed around the neck of a lover or placed on the chest on the left (next to the heart), this has the effect of a strong love spell, the same power is attributed to the roots of the plant.
In England, the May Queen festival is dedicated to the plant.
Botanical description
Forget-me-not (lat. Myosotis, from the ancient Greek “mouse ear”) is a genus of one, two- and perennial herbaceous plants of the Borage family. The height of the stems is 10-40 cm, they are branched, densely covered with leaves. The leaf blades are sessile, oblong, spatulate in shape.
When forget-me-not blooms
The flowering period lasts neither more nor less - for 1.5 months, from May to mid-June.
During the flowering period, the bushes are abundantly strewn with corymbose inflorescences, similar to entire bouquets. The corollas are five-petalled, the shade of the petals ranges from blue to dark blue, there are varieties with a pink tint, with a yellow eye in the center. The fruit is an achene in the form of a nut, it is filled with many small black seeds (1 g of weight contains about 1500-2000 pieces). Seeds remain viable for 2-3 years.
The genus includes about 50 species that can be found in Europe, Asia, America, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Prefers to grow in moisture-intensive areas; some varieties live in swampy areas.
How long does it take for a forget-me-not to grow?
Most often, forget-me-nots are grown as a three-year-old plant, since later the shoots become very elongated and flowering becomes scarce, but the plant produces good self-sowing.
Forget-me-not is very popular and is grown in flower beds in France, England, Sweden, Germany, and is also popular in our country.
Growing forget-me-nots from seeds
Forget-me-nots reproduce well in a generative way (from seeds).
To check the quality of the seeds, they must be placed in a saline solution - discard those that float, and spill those that sink to the bottom with clean water, dry them and proceed to sowing.
When and how to plant forget-me-not seeds in the ground
Sowing is carried out in May-June Such plants are transplanted to exploration beds or cold greenhouses, to a permanent place in the fall or spring of next year.
The seeding depth is small, 1-2 cm. Leave 25-30 cm between rows. When seedlings appear, the plants are thinned out, leaving 20-25 cm between the bushes.
Planting forget-me-not seeds for seedlings
If you happen to have forget-me-nots in your hands in the fall, you can sow them as early as October-November to obtain seedlings for spring. Fill the box with a light substrate consisting of 2/3 turf soil, 1/3 river sand. To disinfect, spill the soil with a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate. Distribute the seeds over the surface of the damp soil, lightly sprinkle the soil on top, or compact it with a special board. Watering should be done moderately using a spray bottle.
Shoots will appear after 4-6 days. After forming a pair of true leaves, plant them in separate containers or simply thin them out in a box, leaving between individual plants gap 5 cm.
Place containers with seedlings in a cold greenhouse - this way the plants will go through the cold period they need, there is no need for additional lighting (forget-me-nots are shade-tolerant), you need to take care of maintaining humidity, and return them to warmth in March.
Conducted at the end of April (often the seedlings already have buds).
Vegetative propagation
Hybrid plants are best propagated vegetatively: by cuttings or dividing the bush.
Propagation by cuttings
Cut 4-5 cm long, plant for rooting immediately on a permanent place of growth, to improve the process, cover with a glass jar or cut plastic bottle. Carry out the procedure in the spring (around the end of April), the flowering period will begin this season, but it will not be particularly lush.
Dividing the bush
Can be done throughout the season (even during flowering). Thanks to their fibrous root system, they quickly take root.
Choosing a landing site
Illumination of the area
For the most delicate forget-me-nots, set aside an area in the shade or partial shade; when grown in open areas, the flowering period is reduced by about 20 days. An exception is the alpine forget-me-not, which is light-loving.
Priming
The soil required is moderately fertile: excessive nutrition causes leaf mass to grow, delaying flowering; poor soil negatively affects development as a whole. Also avoid waterlogged areas. Regular garden soil is perfect.
How to care for forget-me-nots in the garden
Watering and loosening the soil
When grown in the shade, water moderately; in full sun you will need more moisture so that the leaves remain elastic and fresh. At the end of flowering, stop watering.
To ensure oxygen access to the roots, the soil should be loosened regularly. Weed young plants to remove weeds; in the future, they will cope with them themselves.
Feeding
IN common plant does not need. Feed young forget-me-nots a couple of weeks after planting (it is better to use complex mineral fertilizers). In the fall, apply organic matter or complex fertilizer. Next spring Add some humus and peat to the soil.
Caring for forget-me-nots after flowering
At the end of flowering, the plants lose their decorative properties, so it is better to remove annual species; for self-sowing, it is enough to leave a few bushes. Control this process: plant young plants, avoid dense plantings, since with strong growth, forget-me-nots turn into a weed.
Young shoots appear near the faded bush. They can be used for transplantation. You should avoid dense plantings of forget-me-nots, which can grow excessively and crowd out other plants.
Wintering
Forget-me-nots have good winter hardiness and do not need shelter for the winter.
Diseases and pests
At proper care The plant is not afraid of diseases and pests. It is especially important to maintain the correct watering regime and prevent plantings from becoming thicker. Dampness causes damage to gray or root rot, powdery mildew. It is necessary to treat the bushes with a fungicidal preparation.
Forget-me-not in landscape design
The touching forget-me-not is an indispensable decoration of a spring flower bed; it is planted near the water (swamp forget-me-not can grow in shallow water), and is also grown as a container crop. Forget-me-not looks good in rockeries, on alpine roller coaster, in border plantings.
The combination with daffodils and tulips is a win-win option. Wallflowers are not a bad company. They are planted with lilies of the valley under the canopy of trees - by the end of spring such a flower garden will become the most amazing part of the garden. After they fade, the place will be decorated with taller shade-tolerant plants, for example, male shieldweed.
Forget-me-not in floristry
To admire the beauty of forget-me-nots in the house for a long time, you should use not cut inflorescences, but the entire bush. Wash the roots from the soil and place the plant in a ceramic vase, this way the plant will delight you for two weeks.
Types and varieties of forget-me-nots with photos and names
Alpine forget-me-not Myosotis alpestris
Perennial herbaceous plant. The height of the dense bushes is 5-15 cm. The oblong leaf plates are collected in a basal rosette; thanks to the hairy pubescence, the leaves have a grayish tint. During flowering, the plant is strewn with flowers of a dark blue hue; it blooms in May; the inflorescences last for 45 days. In its natural environment it lives in the alpine belt of the Carpathians, Caucasus, and Alps. The plant is light-loving, propagation is exclusively by seed. The species is rarely cultivated, but has become the basis for breeding a hybrid, which we will consider further.
Alpine garden forget-me-not Myosotis x hybrida hort
A perennial plant grown as a biennial. Unpretentious plant: able to grow in the shade and in the open sun, but partial shade is preferred; tolerates drought and spring frosts well (temperature drops to -5 °C). The flowering period in central Russia begins in mid-May and lasts 30-40 days. By the end of July, the seeds ripen, and already in July-August, dense bushes appear from self-sowing.
The best varieties:
- Victoria - forms compact bushes of a round shape, plant height is 20-30 cm, flowers are sky blue;
- Blauer Korb - bushes about 30 cm high have a columnar shape, the color of the flowers is dark blue;
- Blue Ball - crumbs only 15 cm high, blue flowers;
- Indigo - compact fifteen-centimeter bushes with dark blue flowers;
- Carmine King – plant height is 20 cm, flowers are dark pink;
- Compinidi – bushes 15 cm high, inflorescences dark blue;
- Music – forget-me-not, 25 cm high, dark blue flowers;
- Miro – the plant is 15 cm high, the flowers are light blue;
- Rosylva are low (about 20 cm) compact bushes with pink inflorescences.
Forget-me-not marsh Myosotis palustris
The plant is perennial, but the life cycle is short. The height of the tetrahedral stems is about 30 cm. The leaf blades are lanceolate in shape, stretch up to 8 cm in length and about 2 cm in width, and have a rich green tint. The flowers are sky blue, collected in dense inflorescences. It blooms from May almost until autumn. Reproduces exclusively by generative (seed) method.
In the natural environment it lives on the outskirts of swamps, along streams in the European part of Russia, southern regions Siberia, Western Transcaucasia, Central Europe, Mongolia, the Balkans.
The best varieties:
- Thuringian - dark blue petals;
- Semperflorens is a shade of sky blue flowers.
Forest forget-me-not Myosotis sylvatica
Perennial forget-me-not (cultivated as an annual plant). The stems reach a height of 30 cm and are densely branched. Numerous sky-blue flowers are no more than 1 cm in diameter and are collected in apical inflorescences. The flowering period starts in May and lasts about 1.5 months. Habitat - Carpathians, Central Europe, place - forests with delicate green leaves. Shade-tolerant and moisture-loving. Among the varieties, Blue Bird should be noted - flowers of a dark blue hue.
Forget-me-not Myosotis dissitiflora
In cultivation since 1868, grown as a biennial plant. Originally from the Swiss Alps. The flowers are dark blue, bred from a variety with snow-white, pink, and blue inflorescences.
Forget-me-nots are a genus of plants in the Borachnikov family that are found almost everywhere in the world. Forget-me-nots are growing small sizes, have small flowers. The genus includes about 50 varieties of such plants. One of the most common types is a blue flower with a yellow center.
Forget-me-nots, depending on the species, can be either annual, biennial or perennial. As a rule, certain species with blue and blue inflorescences will delight you with flowering for several years. What does a forget-me-not flower look like? See photo below.
Flowers close up.
There are varieties with pink shades flowers.
General view of the plant.
The most common types and varieties
Forget-me-not is a flower that is common in many countries of the world, including in the vast expanses of Russia. On our territory you can find wild and marsh flowers of forget-me-not. These small bushes are unpretentious to grow, so they can often be seen in gardens and beds. The plant loves moist soil. Alpine and field forget-me-nots thrive in the sun. It is worth remembering that certain species take root well in the shade of trees or shrubs. The varieties that were bred for growing in pots are practically no different from others.
Swamp forget-me-nots (Myosotis palustris)
Such flowers can be seen in the forests and swamps of Siberia, the Balkans, Transcaucasia, Mongolia and Europe. The main differences from other species are that marsh varieties have a branched stem, large leaves and small inflorescences with pink or blue petals. As for the size of the marsh forget-me-not, it can reach 30 centimeters in height. The leaves are about 4-5 cm long, bloom in spring or early summer, flowering lasts until the end of summer. The plant will be an excellent option for decoration or borders. 
Alpine species (Myosotis alpestris)
Typically grows in mountainous area. This species is best grown in well-lit clearings. The species is characterized by a small rhizome and stem (up to 15 cm). In addition, the relatively short flowering period (approximately 7 weeks) is a disadvantage of the flower. Alpine forget-me-not has a dark blue color with dark green leaves. This species will delight with its flowering for 2 seasons. The maximum height is 45 cm, has small flowers, only 1 cm in diameter. Alpine forget-me-not begins to bloom in early May and then for 20-30 days. After flowering ends, fruits are formed - small nuts, which are used as seeds for the next year. 
Alpine varieties vary in flowering time, height, shape and color. One of the most beautiful varieties are: Victoria (may have white, blue or pink flowers), Bluebird, Bluebell - this variety has blue flowers with stems up to 15 cm.
Bluebird
Blue Ball
Victoria
Field forget-me-nots (Myosotis arvensis)
Except external qualities, field varieties have some medicinal properties. Such plants are widely used for medicinal purposes. It blooms for 2 years, but it is worth remembering that there are also annual varieties of this species. Flowering begins in May and ends, depending on the variety, most often at the end of June. The plant is harvested during flowering and after the formation of seed pods.
The note! For medical purposes, to treat coughs and inflammatory diseases, almost all components can be used from the stem to the flowers and seeds.
Forest forget-me-not (Myosotis sylvatica)
Found in the Carpathians and European countries, it is a perennial. It grows up to 30 cm, has light blue petals and light green leaves. Mostly observed in forests and small clearings. 
To date, breeders have managed to breed many various varieties Forget-me-nots, they have excellent characteristics and are often used in landscape design to decorate and form ponds.
In Russia, you can rarely find the Alpine variety; in our country, its domesticated varieties, given above, are planted. In seed stores you can find forget-me-nots for every taste and color; some varieties can bloom in two colors.
Growing and planting
Growing from seeds and planting in the ground is the same for all varieties. As for care, then different types require certain conditions to perform such actions. In open ground, plants are usually grown from seeds. To plant seeds in the ground you need:
- prepare the soil (fluff up the soil, fertilize it with peat and/or humus);
Depending on the variety, planting in the ground can vary from late April to early May. Of course, seedlings can also be used for planting in the ground; they are prepared in the fall.
- level the ground;
- make small furrows and place seeds in them;
Note! The furrows should be shallow (up to 2.5 cm, depending on the variety). In addition, the distance between rows should be approximately 10 centimeters. The first shoots will be noticeable within 12-14 days.
- after the first leaves appear, the seedlings must be thinned out or transplanted. In this case, it is worth considering the distance between plants of 4-5 cm;
- at the end of summer, biennial varieties should be transplanted to another location.
To make plants start blooming earlier, you can use seedlings. In this case, buy soil or prepare it yourself. It is best to buy special soil for flower seedlings. Next, the seeds are planted in boxes with soil and wait for the first shoots. Before sprouts appear, it is best to water the soil through a sheet of paper with warm water. When leaves appear on the seedlings, the boxes with flowers are sent to a cold greenhouse until spring. At the end of April, the seedlings are sent to open, prepared soil in the manner described above. Plants grown from seedlings begin to bloom as early as May.
Outdoor care
Despite the fact that forget-me-nots are light-loving flowers, the best option for them would be a shaded area. At the same time, you should monitor the soil moisture near the flower bed with the plant. If the soil is too dry, the flower may die. Flowering and its duration also depend on the area where the flower is planted. In a sunny area the plant will bloom for only 3 weeks, while in a shaded area it will bloom for up to 2 months.
The note! Exceptions are field and alpine species and varieties. The common garden blue forget-me-not grows well with larger, taller flowers that provide shade for it.
In most cases, plants are grown for 2 years, after which they are re-sown. In the third year, the stems of the plant become too elongated and the diameter of the flowers becomes smaller.
As for the soil, then ideal option the soil will become moderately moist with a small amount of fertilizer. If the soil is oversaturated with moisture, the plant will stretch, the stem will become thinner, and the flowers will become smaller. Too dry soil will not work.
Watering should be carried out as the soil dries, depending on weather conditions; the forest clearing of forget-me-nots on your site should not be oversaturated with moisture. If the plant is grown in the sun, the volume of water for irrigation is increased. In spring, it is not necessary to water the flowerbed.
Fertilizers are applied only 3 times:
- Before planting the plant in the ground.
- Before flowering, after germination.
- In autumn.
It is better to use liquid fertilizer as fertilizer. mineral mixtures for flowers. They can be bought at any gardening store. In autumn and spring, the clearing is fertilized with peat and humus.
Note! Forget-me-nots love fresh soil, so it needs to be loosened periodically. As for weeding, it must be carried out as weeds appear on the plantation.
When to plant forget-me-nots?
Seedling growing method:
- annual plant– sow in late February-early March.
- biennial plant- sow in May-June. At the end of August and beginning of September, the seedlings are transplanted to a permanent location.
To force plants in winter, seeds are sown in late February-early March. The following are the deadlines:
- in July-August, the resulting seedlings are transplanted into pots,
- at the end of September, the pots are brought into cool rooms with temperatures down to 0°C,
- in February they bring him into a warm apartment.
How to use in landscape design?
Forget-me-not will be an excellent option for decoration. flower beds, flower beds or balconies. Many varieties of flowers can be grown at home. When choosing a place to plant forget-me-nots, you should take into account the type and variety of this plant; swamp - will perfectly decorate artificial pond, garden - a flowerbed, alpine will look great among the stones.
Forget-me-not goes well with tulips, lilies of the valley, daffodils. Daisies and pansies will also look great in a flower bed next to it.
Replace the forget-me-not if we're talking about about the selection of plants for shaded and moderately humid areas of the garden, you can:
- lungwort,
- small bulbous, daffodils, crocuses,
- Chiostophyllum.
Below are photos of flowers in the flowerbed: 
Application in landscape design on video
One of the most beautiful videos on the topic.