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Forget-me-not
Myosotis sylvatica
Misty sky-blue carpet under tulips — self-seeds for free encore years.
Partial sun
Moderate
Moist
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Biennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Tulip
Forget-me-not's delicate flowers create a charming blue carpet that enhances tulip blooms while attracting pollinators.
Cut flower
Wallflower
Both shade-tolerant spring bloomers thrive in similar cool, moist conditions while attracting early-season pollinators together.
Flower
Primrose
Forget-me-not's low growth provides ground cover that protects primrose roots from drying while both attract early-season pollinators.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
The best plants come from a real nursery, and the best trowel comes from the old-fashioned ironmonger down the road — people who know their stock and can advise. Try local first, both for the plant and the kit. It keeps small growers and small hardware shops alive.
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