{"product_id":"myosotis-sylvatica-laura-deep-blue-wood-forget-me-not","title":"Myosotis sylvatica ‘Laura Deep Blue’ - Wood Forget-Me-Not","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis charming spring-flowering perennial produces clouds of rich cobalt-blue blooms with bright yellow centres, creating a soft haze of colour in borders and containers. \u003ci\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Laura Deep Blue’ is a compact, reliable variety, perfect for underplanting spring bulbs or weaving through cottage-style planting schemes. Hardy to around -15°C, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and flowers generously from mid to late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyosotis sylvatica ‘Laura Deep Blue’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as Forget-Me-Not, is celebrated for its intense blue colour and pollinator-friendly blooms. Often grown as a biennial in UK gardens, it self-seeds gently, creating natural drifts of colour year after year without becoming invasive. Its delicate flowers may look dainty, but this is a surprisingly tough and dependable plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 17.1378%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 16.2544%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 31.4488%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eShort-Lived Perennial (Often Grown as a Biennial)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClump-forming, Compact, Spring-Flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFlowers: April – June\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: March – July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMyosotis sylvatica\u003c\/i\u003e (‘mouse’s ear from the forest’, referring to the softly hairy leaves)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eForget-Me-Not, Wood Forget-Me-Not\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to woodland and meadow areas across Europe, particularly central and southern regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead spent flowers if you wish to limit self-seeding. Alternatively, allow some blooms to go to seed for naturalised drifts the following year. Cut back foliage after flowering once it begins to decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn excellent early nectar source for bees and hoverflies in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun or partial shade. Ideal for edging borders, underplanting shrubs, or weaving through spring bulbs such as tulips and daffodils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells in spring. Avoid waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil but is adaptable to most garden soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA light application of balanced fertiliser in early spring will support flowering. Avoid excessive feeding, which can encourage leafy growth over blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets, though ingestion of large amounts may cause mild stomach upset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFor a natural cottage-garden look, plant in groups and allow a few plants to self-seed – you’ll be rewarded with soft blue drifts appearing each spring in just the right places.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":57872889348477,"sku":"4640605112771","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":57872889381245,"sku":"6640605112771","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/forget-me-not-myosotis-sylvatica-mon-amie-blue-302559.jpg?v=1772124378","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/myosotis-sylvatica-laura-deep-blue-wood-forget-me-not","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}