This plant is toxic to people and horses.
Chinese forget-me-not doesn’t do well in heavy clay soils, but it can tolerate fair to poor-quality soil.
Water
Water Chinese forget-me-not often enough to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
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Overwatering can cause fungal issues for this plant.
Be sure to water seedlings well after germination.
Hot, humid summer weather can affect Chinese forget-me-not’s ability to bloom through fall.
Fertilizer
This plant doesn’t require regular feeding throughout the season.
Fertilize the soil by working in organic compost to the planting bed before sowing seeds in early spring.
How to Grow Chinese Forget-Me-Not From Seed
Chinese forget-me-not grows readily from seed and self-seeds widely.
Direct sow seeds three to four weeks before the last frost in your region.
In warmer regions, you may plant seeds in fall for spring germination.
Cover seeds with a quarter-inch layer of soil and keep the soil evenly moist.
Seeds should sprout within seven to ten days.
Though it’s not officially designated as invasive, Chinese forget-me-not will readily reseed itself once established.
Common Pests & Plant Diseases
Chinese forget-me-not doesn’t typically have problems with insects or plant diseases.
Avoid overwatering and give plants adequate space to prevent fungal issues.
Replant seeds in a sunnier spot next season.
In very hot, sunny areas, the heat may stop blooming in high summer and fall.
How Long Does Chinese Forget-Me-Not Bloom?
What Do Chinese Forget-Me-Not Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Chinese forget-me-not flowers look similar to biennialforget-me-nots.
They’re better known for their appearance than their aroma.
Prevention is similar to powdery mildew.
Water plants deeply, and water every few days when it doesn’t rain going forward.
In extreme heat, it may be best to water daily or every other day.
Chinese forget-me-not seeds planted in late winter can bloom as early as late spring.
Expect to see blooms within three months or so of seeding.
This plant is grown as an annual or a biennial depending on where it is grown.
In warmer climates, it is planted as a biennial (comes back in the second year).
However, plants typically die back after the first frost in fall.
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