Firmament Chinese Forget Me Not is a charming heirloom flower that brings delicate, sky-blue blooms to gardens from summer through fall. This cultivar of Cynoglossum amabile grows to a compact 18 inches tall and thrives in zones 3 through 9, making it adaptable to most North American climates. From seed to first flowers takes just 70 to 84 days, so you'll see blooms quickly. The plant attracts pollinators throughout its long flowering season and handles both drought and wet conditions with grace, though it prefers moderate moisture. It's a frost-tolerant annual that rewards simple care with weeks of continuous color.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-9
18in H x 12in W
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These delicate blue flowers arrive reliably fast, blooming within 10 to 12 weeks of sowing. The plant naturally tolerates frost and thrives in full sun with moderate watering, asking very little of the gardener beyond basic attention. Its long flowering window, stretching from June into November, makes it one of the season's most dependable bloomers. Pollinators flock to the flowers, and the compact 18-inch habit means it fits easily into borders, containers, or cottage garden settings without sprawling or demanding space.
Firmament Chinese Forget Me Not is grown primarily for its ornamental flowers, which bloom in abundance throughout the warmer months. The delicate blue blooms are valued in mixed flower borders, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens for their soft color and long vase life. Its ability to attract pollinators makes it a practical choice for gardeners building pollinator-friendly plantings.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil temperature at 65 to 70°F for reliable germination. Seeds typically sprout within 5 to 20 days at these temperatures.
Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before transplanting. Move them outside after the danger of heavy frost has passed, spacing plants 1 inch apart.
Direct sow seeds in early spring, 2 to 3 weeks before your last frost date. In zones 8 through 10, sow outdoors in autumn for winter and spring blooming. Seeds germinate best in soil temperatures between 55 and 75°F.
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