White Forget-me-not Seeds

Myosotis sylvatica (White form) is a robust Hardy Biennial (H7). It is perfectly adapted to the UK climate, surviving even the harshest winters down to -20°C. It operates on a two-year cycle: growing a low rosette of fuzzy green leaves in its first year and exploding into its iconic white floral clouds the following spring.

The Ultimate Self-Seeder: This variety is a champion of the low-maintenance garden. If allowed to set seed after flowering, it will establish a self-sustaining colony that wanders naturally through your borders. To maintain a pure white colour scheme, we recommend pulling up any rogue blue seedlings that may occasionally drift in from surrounding gardens.

Spring Biodiversity: Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, Forget-me-nots provide a vital early-season nectar source for queen bumblebees and other insects emerging from hibernation, making them an essential choice for the wildlife-friendly spring garden.

Forget-me-nots are remarkably easy and forgiving to grow from seed, often thriving with minimal intervention.

How to Sow:
Sow directly outdoors from May to July into a well-prepared seedbed or directly into their flowering positions. Scatter the seeds onto a patch of raked, bare soil and cover very lightly. Keep the area moist until germination, which usually occurs within 14-21 days.

Where to Plant:
They thrive in shade or partial shade, mimicking their natural woodland home. They are the perfect solution for planting under deciduous trees or shrubs. While they will grow in full sun, the soil must be kept moisture-retentive to prevent the foliage from wilting in the heat.

Ongoing Care:
In September or October, dig up the young green rosettes and move them to their final flowering positions. This is the ideal time to plant them in drifts alongside Wallflowers for a layered spring display. Once flowering finishes in June, the foliage may develop powdery mildew (a white dust)—simply pull up the plants and compost them, as they will have already dropped their seeds for next year.

Pure white provides a sophisticated neutral base that makes vibrant spring colours truly pop. Pair them with these available seed favourites from our collection:

• 🎨 Wallflower 'Fair Lady': The Pastel Mix. The soft, multi-tonal apricot and cream shades of 'Fair Lady' blend seamlessly with white Forget-me-nots, creating a gentle, romantic spring border with a divine fragrance.
• 🪙 Honesty (Lunaria annua): The Woodland Duo. Honesty and Forget-me-nots are the perfect biennial partners. The rich purples of Honesty provide a stunning vertical contrast to the low white floral carpet, and both will self-seed to create a naturalized, effortless spring garden.

Sow in summer for green rosettes in Year 1, followed by a frothy cloud of snowy white stars the following spring.