Myosotis sylvatica Rosylva plug plant - Forget-me-not

A candid and very feminine version of the woodland forget-me-not. Myosotis sylvatica Rosylva is a delightful variety which bears bright and pure pink flowers from early spring, punctuated with a yellow eye and assembled in blooms that are both dense and airy, resembling flattened umbels. It enhances all the plants in the garden or on the terrace, and forms a dazzling carpet at the foot of bulbs, bushes, and perennials. This plant is so happy in our climates that it often self-seeds, not always faithfully, amongst flowerbeds. It thrives in rather moist, fertile and well-drained soil, in the sun or partial shade of the undergrowth. Autumn planting ensures excellent spring flowering.

The woodland forget-me-not is from the borage family. Native to meadows, light undergrowth, and the edge of forests throughout almost all of Europe, except for the far north and southwest. The 'Rosylva' variety, from which this originates, is likewise a short-lived perennial plant, usually grown as a biennial. It has a bushy, airy habit, and the plant is characterised by a very early and abundant flowering period lasting until June. It forms small rosettes of downy pale green foliage, from which hairy stems emerge from April to June, branched at the top and carrying slightly flattened inflorescences that lengthen as the flowers bloom. They are composed of flowers measuring 3 to 10 mm (0.1 - 0.4 in) in diameter, with a pure and vibrant medium pink colour and a small yellow heart. Once well established, woodland forget-me-not and its cultivars self-seed abundantly in the garden.

The forget-me-not is traditionally used to enhance bulbs and all spring flowers (daffodils, narcissus, primroses), dwarf irises or tulips, bringing lightness to their blooms. You can also plant it in large groups to create a colorful carpet in perennial flowerbeds, borders, and containers. In warmer regions it will thrive in the undergrowth alongside bleeding hearts or horned violets. The delicate flowers of woodland forget-me-nots are highly decorative in spring bouquets, to highlight larger flowers (especially peonies or roses). Unlikely to be forgotten, its motto could well be: 'Plant once and it will always be there'.

Myosotis Rosylva are extremely early and abundantly flowering biennials. Autumn planting ensures excellent spring flowering.

Myosotis Rosylva is bright pink with a yellow eye. The flowers are slightly flattened cups measuring 3 to 10 mm (0.1 - 0.4 in) in diameter.

Please note that our young plants in mini-plugs are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant them as soon as possible into pots, or directly into flower beds.