Forget-me-not
Victoria Pink Forget-me-not is a charming cultivar of Myosotis sylvatica that brings delicate pink blooms to shaded garden corners where many flowers struggle. Hardy from zones 3 through 8, this compact beauty thrives in partial shade with moderate water and modest soil requirements, making it accessible to gardeners across most of North America. The tight, bushy growth habit and fine spacing needs mean you can tuck several into a small area for a cloud of soft color come spring.
Partial Shade
Moderate
3-8
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Perennial
Moderate
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These dainty pink flowers emerge on plants that stay naturally compact and well-behaved, spreading just 6 inches wide with 12 inches between rows. The frost-hardy nature means it shrugs off late frosts that would damage less rugged bloomers, and the preference for partial shade opens up planting possibilities in woodland gardens, under deciduous trees, and along shaded borders where sunlight is limited. Sown in early fall, it rewards patient gardeners with prolific spring blooms the following season, especially in warmer climates where fall establishment gives roots time to settle before winter cold arrives.
Victoria Pink Forget-me-not serves as an ornamental flower for garden beds, borders, and shaded planting schemes. Its delicate pink blooms are valued for spring color in woodland gardens and as a ground-level accent beneath taller shade-growing perennials.
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Press seeds into the soil surface without covering them. Maintain temperatures between 50°F and 70°F for reliable germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Space plants 6 inches apart with 12 inches between rows. Choose a location with partial shade and soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
Sow directly outdoors 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked. For best results in warm climates, sow in early fall to establish plants before winter; they will bloom profusely the following spring.
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