About
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial to 25cm in height, with finely hairy, ovate to heart-shaped, mid-green basal leaves, and loose racemes of light lavender, white-eyed flowers 5mm in width, produced in early spring.
About the genus
Omphalodes can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and terminal racemes or cymes of blue or white flowers resembling those of Myosotis (forget-me-not)
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeSand, Clay, Loam, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, moist soil enriched with humus in partial shade
PruningCut back after flowering is finished to encourage new growth
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free