Myosotidium

New Zealand’s Best Myosotidium Plants

Growing colourful NZ-native shrubs in your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:

• They are visual plants that add impact to a space
• They attract birds and bees
• Street appeal can be greatly enhanced
• They can provide shelter and screening
• Children can learn the plants and become more involved with nature
• These plants will bring you pleasure for many years to come

We have the largest variety of Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not plants and the right one for your space. Our plants have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, eco-sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Myosotidium, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.

Common questions about growing Myosotidium

1. How do you care for a Myosotidium plant?

Myosotidium hortensia, also known as the Chatham Island forget-me-not, is a beautiful, but delicate plant that requires careful care to thrive. Here are some tips on how to care for your Myosotidium plant:

• Light: Myosotidium plants prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight, as this can scorch their leaves.
• Water: Myosotidium plants need moist, well-drained soil. Water them regularly, but be careful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot.
• Soil: Myosotidium plants prefer a rich, humus-rich soil. You can improve the drainage of your soil by adding sand or perlite.
• Fertilizer: Myosotidium plants benefit from regular fertilization during the growing season. Use a balanced fertilizer that is diluted to half strength.
• Temperature: Myosotidium plants prefer cool temperatures. They can tolerate light frosts, but they should be protected from extreme cold.

2. What are the facts about the Forget Me Not in Chatham Island?

Here are some facts about the Chatham Island forget-me-not, also known as Myosotidium hortensia:

• It is a native plant to Chatham Island, an island east of New Zealand.
• It is a large, herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.5 metres tall and wide but often stays at sizes less than half this.
• It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are green with a purple tinge on the underside.
• It produces clusters of blue flowers in spring.
• The flowers are about 2-3 cm in diameter and have five petals.
• The plant is a popular garden plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
• The plant is endangered in its native habitat due to habitat loss and competition from introduced plants.

3. Is Chatham Island Forget Me Not Hardy?

The Chatham Island forget-me-not (Myosotidium hortensia) is not fully hardy, but it can tolerate some light frosts. It is best suited to mild climates with cool summers and winters that do not drop below freezing. In colder climates, it may be necessary to protect the plant from frost by covering it with a frost blanket or bringing it indoors (if grown in a container).