Myosotis sylvatica 'Rosylva' (Sylva Series)
forget-me-not 'Rosylva'
A compact, biennial or short-lived perennial to around 20cm high, with oval to lance-shaped, softly hairy green leaves. Clusters of small pink flowers, with white midribs to the petals and yellow centres fading to cream, are produced in spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Myosotis can be annuals, biennials or perennials, with simple leaves and clusters of small, salver-shaped blue, yellow or white flowers, with yellow or white eyes, in spring or early summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or part shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Bedding
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Often used as spring bedding, where plants are removed after flowering to prevent self-seeding
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and downy mildews
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