Myosotidium hortensia
Myosotidium hortensia is an exceedingly rare species in horticulture and in the wild. Known as the Chatham Islands forget-me-not.
Description:
Myosotidium hortensia is a rare, striking, robust, evergreen perennial endemic to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand and is the only species of this genus. Luxurious green foliage is glossy, upright and semi-cup-shaped which serves as the perfect foil for its large clusters of single, violet-blue to sky blue flowers with white margins that resemble forget-me-nots. Slow growing with a mounding habit 18-24 inches tall and wide. Requires rich, moist, well-drained soil. Plant in a very protected location outdoors in coastal BC. Elsewhere protect in winter. This is one of those botanical holy grails that we have been wanting to offer for the past 20 years!
Common Name: Chatham Islands Forget-Me-Not
Family: Boraginaceae (The Borage Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-9
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Blue
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native:
Native Habitat: Near beaches under the direct influence of sea-water spray and sea-winds.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Australasia
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