Cynoglossum Chill Out Seeds - Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Cynoglossum zeylanicum 'Chill Out' also called Chinese Forget-Me-Not, is a charming duo of annual forget-me-nots that produces masses of tiny flowers in shades of dainty blue and white, from mid-spring to the end of summer. This collection is perfect for bringing a movement of relaxing colours and enlivening more destitute areas of the garden. This plant grows so well in our climates that it self-seeds durably throughout the years, becoming a timeless, almost eternal presence. It thrives well in moist, rich, well-drained soil, in partial shade in woodland, or in sunny beds and rock gardens.

Chinese Forget-Me-Not is a plant from the family Boraginaceae, native to the prairies, mountainous regions, open woodland, woodland edges of East China but also of India, the Himalayas and Afghanistan. This biennial plant is usually grown as an annual and develops rosettes of lanceolate, veined, dull green leaves covered with stiff hairs. From May to August, hairy stems that are well-branched on their upper half, emerge from the clump bearing leaves and at a height of 50 cm, inflorescences in the form of terminal racemes with small flowers with 5 petals, closely resembling our forget-me-nots, that are either dainty blue or white depending on the variety. Chinese Forget-Me-Not self-seeds abundantly in the garden.

Chinese forget-me-not is just as robust as any wild plant. It is traditionally used to showcase spring flowering bulbs (daffodils, narcissus, primrose), dwarf irises, or tulips, lending a light and airy feel to these coarse-textured plants. You can also plant it in large drifts in perennial beds, borders and window boxes. In warmer regions, it will enjoy growing in woodland, in the company of bleeding-hearts. The airy blooms of Chinese forget-me-nots are very decorative in spring bouquets and are useful for complementing larger flowers (especially peonies or roses). This simple plant is ideal for brightening up slightly abandoned areas of the garden.