Overview
Myosotis pulvinaris is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Myosotis, part of the Boraginaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. Myosotis pulvinaris grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Myosotis pulvinaris or the Cushion Forget-Me-Not is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae, endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Plants of this species of forget-me-not are perennial with a prostrate, compact, cushion habit, short bracteate inflorescences, and white corollas. In the garden it prefers partial shade and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Myosotis
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Myosotis pulvinaris size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Myosotis pulvinaris
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Myosotis pulvinaris?
Myosotis pulvinaris prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Myosotis pulvinaris need?
Myosotis pulvinaris is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay and loam. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Myosotis pulvinaris hardy in the UK?
Myosotis pulvinaris has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Myosotis pulvinaris?
Propagate by seed.
More in the Myosotis genus
- Myosotis alpestris 'Nana'
- Myosotis alpestris 'Ruth Fischer'
- Myosotis arvensisfield forget-me-not
- Myosotis australis
- Myosotis colensoi
- Myosotis decumbens
- Myosotis explanata
- Myosotis macrantha
