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Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds

Cynoglossum amabile

4.83 (6 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds in early spring after the last frost. Sow 1/4" below the surface and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which should occur in 7-10 days. Cynoglossum amabile can be fall planted in regions with warm winters. To start the seed indoors, plant it in a flat or individual peat pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil consistently moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant after the last frost.

Growing: Water the seedlings during their first few weeks of growth. Mature plants tolerate dry soil quite well, and will only need occasional watering in drought conditions; they may flop over in rich or moist soil. These plants will readily reseed themselves, and can spread in good growing conditions. If this is undesirable, cut the plant back after the blossoms fade to prevent the seed heads from forming. This plant attracts bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems near the ground and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.

Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce clusters of sticky seeds that turn from reddish green to their ripe brown color. Strip them from the stems, and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Separate the Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds from the debris and store the cleaned seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Chinese Hound's Tongue,

Latin Name: Cynoglossum amabile

Species Origin: Asia

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 5,300

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By ed

seeds

good product,fast service, high shipping charge

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 4.0
Review By AJ

Pretty

I followed the instructions on the outside seeding. I didn't get many plants for how many seeds there were, but they are pretty.

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Geri Reid

Very satisfied

Fast delivery and safely packaged. The seeds are excellent quality. I will have Forget Me Nots for years to come. Definitely recommend this company. I will order from them again.

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Greg Welhouse

Eye catcher

This smaller flower will stand out in all the other flower colors. If you have a wildflower area in bloom this will give great colors on the lower growth level.

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Sarah Zuccarelli

True blue for you!

This annual is a beautiful true blue color....so hard to come by in annuals. It is easily grown from seed if you start it early enough. It also throws its own seed and it is winter hardy here in my zone 4-5 so I have it coming up in many areas of my garden. Some seedlings I transplant others I just let grow and bloom wherever they are. Can get tall..24 inches so there is lots of places to use this easy plant.

Chinese Forget Me Not Seeds 5.0
Review By Stan Green

The girls and flowers

I pick this one because it was different, it is blue so I know my girls will love it, I also like the package the seeds came in

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~1,000 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~5,300 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.28 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $19.20 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $86.40 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $153.60 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $364.80 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $691.20 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,344.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Ever a favorite, these dainty blue flowers will charm any heart. This annual Asian variety has slightly larger flowers and rougher foliage than true Forget Me Not, but grows faster, and produces blooms sooner.
This Asian wildflower has slightly larger flowers and rougher foliage than its more well-known European counterpart. The genus name "Cynoglossum," meaning "hound's tongue," is derived from the resemblance of the coarse leaves to a dog's tongue. Cynoglossum amabile won the prestigious All-American Selections Award in 1939, and Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds have been a garden favorite ever since.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds in early spring after the last frost. Sow 1/4" below the surface and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which should occur in 7-10 days. Cynoglossum amabile can be fall planted in regions with warm winters. To start the seed indoors, plant it in a flat or individual peat pots 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil consistently moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant after the last frost.

Growing: Water the seedlings during their first few weeks of growth. Mature plants tolerate dry soil quite well, and will only need occasional watering in drought conditions; they may flop over in rich or moist soil. These plants will readily reseed themselves, and can spread in good growing conditions. If this is undesirable, cut the plant back after the blossoms fade to prevent the seed heads from forming. This plant attracts bees and butterflies.

Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems near the ground and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.

Seed Saving: After flowering, this plant will produce clusters of sticky seeds that turn from reddish green to their ripe brown color. Strip them from the stems, and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Separate the Chinese Forget-Me-Not seeds from the debris and store the cleaned seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Chinese Hound's Tongue,

Latin Name: Cynoglossum amabile

Species Origin: Asia

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Annual, Biennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 5,300

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers

Reviews

4.83
Global Rating: 4.83 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By ed

seeds

good product,fast service, high shipping charge

4.0

Review By AJ

Pretty

I followed the instructions on the outside seeding. I didn't get many plants for how many seeds there were, but they are pretty.

5.0

Review By Geri Reid

Very satisfied

Fast delivery and safely packaged. The seeds are excellent quality. I will have Forget Me Nots for years to come. Definitely recommend this company. I will order from them again.

5.0

Review By Greg Welhouse

Eye catcher

This smaller flower will stand out in all the other flower colors. If you have a wildflower area in bloom this will give great colors on the lower growth level.

5.0

Review By Sarah Zuccarelli

True blue for you!

This annual is a beautiful true blue color....so hard to come by in annuals. It is easily grown from seed if you start it early enough. It also throws its own seed and it is winter hardy here in my zone 4-5 so I have it coming up in many areas of my garden. Some seedlings I transplant others I just let grow and bloom wherever they are. Can get tall..24 inches so there is lots of places to use this easy plant.

5.0

Review By Stan Green

The girls and flowers

I pick this one because it was different, it is blue so I know my girls will love it, I also like the package the seeds came in

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