Myosotis Bluesylva

Class

Dicotyledons

Division

Angiospermae

Family

Boraginaceae

Order

Boraginales

Genus

Myosotis

Species

sylvatica

Description

An ornamental herbaceous plant with compact growth and a height of up to 20/30 cm; it is distinguished by its luxuriant and elegant flowering that lends a decorative accent to flowerbeds, borders, tubs and basins. Rustic, it tolerates low temperatures and prefers a cool climate as well as well-draining soil.

Variety description

Herbaceous plant with abundant flowering in the spring months even at low temperatures. This blue cultivar is reminiscent of the 'forget-me-not' wild plant.

Curiosities and special features

The common name 'Non ti scordar di mé' dates back to the 15th century and derives from the custom of lovers exchanging a small bouquet of these flowers before parting.

Origin and distribution

Species with Eurasian distribution. Present today with an assortment of varieties that differ mainly in the colour shade of the flowers.

Flower size

The flower individually is small, lending elegance to the inflorescence in which it is grouped.

Leaf

Leaf has an elongated lamina.

Flowering period

It blooms from late autumn to early summer for a duration of 60 to 90 days, bringing a colourful and natural accent to your green spaces for a long time.

Inflorescence

Inflorescence raceme or cluster.

Leaf colour

Solid colour.

Plant height

The plant's height varies from 0.15 to 0.2 m. It is ideal both in pots and tubs and as a first-rate plant for flowerbeds in composition with other ornamentals.

Lifespan

A herbaceous plant grown mainly as an annual.

Where to plant

Because of its size and the gracefulness of its blooms, it is suitable as a plant for flowerbeds, borders, planters, small pots, outdoor tubs.

Stem

herbaceous; the variety has no thorns.

Flower

The flower has a simple, small form with a star-shaped corolla and plain petals. It is arranged in small to medium-sized raceme or cluster inflorescences. It flowers from late autumn to early summer, with a flowering period of between 60 and 90 days. It is not particularly attractive to pollinating insects.

Growth

Compact growing variety.

Plant habit

The globular habitus allows results in flowerbeds as well as in planters of high ornamental value.

Branching

Variety with medium branching.

PH

Requires a Soil or medium pH between 6.0 and 6.5.

Soil preparation

Before transplanting into the bed, carry out 20/30 cm deep digging, removing any weeds, previous crop residues and bulky pebbles. Spread professional quality substrate for ornamental plants about 5/10 cm on the surface and level off with the help of a rake.

Sun exposure

It adapts to different exposure conditions such as half-shade, bright shade, full sun.

Ideal climate and temperature

The ideal temperature is between 10 and 18 °C. The vital temperature is between -3 and 38 °C It tolerates cold winter climates well, even withstanding frozen ground conditions.

Use

The spontaneous naturalness and elegance of the blooms make this variety of Myosotis sylvatica suitable in:

Outdoor ornamental

Hardiness

A variety of medium-high rusticity, it adapts to soil and climatic conditions not always tolerated by other ornamental herbaceous species.

Soil

For proper vegetative development, the soil must be light and well draining. In pots and planters, use a new, high-quality peat- and perlite-based substrate for ornamental plants.

Difficulty

Following proper establishment in the new planting site, the cultivation of myostis is easy with an overall low level of management effort.

Growing tips

The following aspects and cultivation conditions are indicated in order to ensure the best vegetative growth and abundant flowering:
Avoid over-watering Prefers cool climate

Combinations with other plants

Ideal for compact and colourful ornamental compositions, also associated with blooms with different heights in order to create perspective views; colour combinations can include shades of the same hue or an alternation by choosing from the different varieties available, composing designs or patterns according to personal fantasy. Colour spots or simple borders can be formed with other species such as Aubrieta and Bellis. Even in a smaller space such as planters or boxes it is possible to place it in alternation with species or varieties with different inflorescence shades.

Planting

For bed planting, an average density of 15 plants per square metre is recommended in order to ensure proper development of each specimen and thus obtain a harmonious and proportionate final composition. When transplanting take care not to damage the roots of the seedlings and avoid sinking the root balls completely, finally water immediately after planting without causing water stagnation.

Propagation

Propagation is by seed.

Watering

Use rainwater, or alternatively aqueduct water with an optimal sub-acidic pH, either manually or by means of an irrigation system. Immediately after transplanting intervene with balanced supplies free from saturation conditions and assist the seedling in the early stages of development in the new planting site. Subsequently allow the substrate or soil to dry out slightly after each wetting, but avoid dryness; it is also advisable not to overdo the water supply in order to prevent stagnation, which can encourage the development of fungal diseases with subsequent root rot. Always check the soil moisture level before watering and do not water the plant from above, particularly during the evening hours.

Fertilising

After proper establishment in the new planting site, usually three to four weeks after planting, apply a specific fertiliser for ornamental Species to the soil or medium at the foot of the plant, to be distributed liquid, i.e. diluted in the irrigation water, without exceeding the frequency and doses applied.

Edibility for humans

Non-edible.

Tip

If well fertilised, flowering lasts for several months before the strong heat.