Myosotidium hortensia

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Myosotidium hortensia, commonly known as The Chatham Island Forget-me-not, is a distinctive and recognisable NZ native. The plants have large leaves, up to 60 cm long, which are bright green and glossy. The foliage is complemented with sprays of stunning, bright blue flowers in late spring as it grows to 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Myosotidium hortensia is often mass planted in borders, maintained in a container, included in cottage and tropical gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like.

Myosotidium hortensia is currently unavailable.

Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	60 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:	Spring
Tolerances:	Shade
Garden uses:	Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Chatham Island Forget-Me-Not, Myosotidium hortensia, Chatham Island Forget Me Not Plant, Chatham Islands Forget Me Not, Chatham Island Lily, Chatham Island Forget Me Not NZ, Chatham Island Forget Me Not For Sale

Myosotidium hortensia Details

Myosotidium hortensia, commonly known as The Chatham Island Forget-me-not, is a distinctive and recognisable NZ native. The plants have large leaves, up to 60 cm long, which are bright green and glossy. The foliage is complemented with sprays of stunning, bright blue flowers in late spring. This impressive plant typically grows to 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and performs best when planted in a semi-shade position with a fertile and moist soil that is free draining. A frost may take out the foliage but it will often regrow again when conditions warm. Myosotidium hortensia is often mass planted in borders, maintained in a container, included in cottage and tropical gardens, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and the like. The lush and tropical appearance of this plant makes it a wonderful accentuate to any garden.