Chinese Forget Me Nots Seeds: Cynoglossum Amabile Blue

Chinese Forget Me Nots Seeds

Cynoglossum amabile ‘Firmament‘ is a cultivar of the Chinese Forget-Me-Not, known for its sky-blue flowers and attractive seed heads, making it a popular choice for cut flowers and bee-friendly gardens. It’s a bushy annual or biennial plant that flowers in the first year from seed, producing abundant sprays of funnel-shaped, sky-blue flowers throughout the summer and fall. 

Key features: Cynoglossum Amabile

• Appearance:Resembles traditional forget-me-nots, but with a taller growth habit and more abundant blooms.
• Bloom Time:Flowers abundantly from late spring to the first frost, making it a long-lasting addition to the garden.
• Flower Color:Produces beautiful sprays of sky-blue flowers, sometimes described as indigo or true blue.
• Use in Gardens:Excellent for borders, cut flower arrangements, and attracting bees and other pollinators.
• Cultivation:Relatively easy to grow from seed, thriving in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.
• Hardiness:Hardy, able to tolerate cold weather, especially if planted in well-drained soil and provided some protection.

Sowing and Planting: Cynoglossum Amabile Seeds

• Sowing: Seeds can be sown directly into the ground in the spring, after the last frost, or started indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost.
• Germination: Seeds germinate best in warm, moist conditions, typically within 7-14 days.
• Spacing: Space plants about 30 cm apart when planting.

Cynoglossum amabile ‘Firmament’ is a popular choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful and reliable blue flower with a long blooming period and the added convenience of self-seeding.