{"product_id":"myosotidium-hortensia","title":"Myosotidium hortensia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMyosotidium hortensia\u003c\/strong\u003e, better known as the \u003cstrong\u003eChatham Island forget-me-not\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most coveted foliage-and-flower perennials for a cool, sheltered British garden. Endemic to the wind-scoured beaches of the Chatham Islands off New Zealand, it forms a bold rosette of large, glossy, deeply ribbed rounded leaves, then lifts domes of intense forget-me-not blue flowers, each paling to a white-edged rim, in late spring and early summer. It is a true collector's plant that rewards the right position with a display few other perennials can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehalf-hardy\u003c\/strong\u003e plant, happiest in mild and coastal gardens where winters are gentle. It dislikes hard frost, cold drying winds and wet winter soil, so it is best given a sheltered spot and protected over winter in colder or inland areas. Evergreen in mild conditions, its architectural leaves hold structure through much of the year, with die-back likely after frost. It pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas and other shade-loving foliage in an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, light dappled to partial shade, sheltered from cold, drying winds, ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e humus-rich, gritty, moist but well-drained loam or sand on the acid to neutral side, kept a little drier over winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neat, clump-forming habit reaching around 45 to 60 cm tall and up to a metre across, perfect for the front to middle of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-hardy, superb in mild and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, but give it a sheltered spot and winter protection in colder or inland areas, or grow it in a pot to move under cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater steadily through the growing season and mulch each spring with leaf mould or a seaweed-based feed to keep the foliage lush. It also thrives in a large container of free-draining, humus-rich compost, making it a flexible choice for a shaded courtyard or patio, so browse our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e. For a fuller picture of how hardy exotics settle in through the seasons, read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect\u003c\/a\u003e guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA choice, sought-after plant for the discerning gardener, \u003cstrong\u003eMyosotidium hortensia\u003c\/strong\u003e sits perfectly within our wider collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a healthy crown and strong root system, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"19cm \/ 3L","offer_id":57973059944831,"sku":"MYOSHORT19","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57973059977599,"sku":"MYOSHORT9","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/960px-Chatham_Island_forget-me-nots__Myosotidium_hortensia.jpg?v=1784327825","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/myosotidium-hortensia","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}