Forget Me Not Seeds (Dwarf) - Ultramarine
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, shade-tolerant ground cover.
These Dwarf Ultramarine Forget-Me-Not seeds offer ethereal blue blooms with a striking yellow center, creating exquisite carpets of saturated color. Reaching up to 6 inches high, this hardy biennial is easy to grow and provides bold color from spring through summer. It's highly adaptable, tolerating shade, poor soil, and wet areas, while also resisting deer and rabbits. These open-pollinated seeds are excellent for container gardens, cut flower arrangements, or shaded garden spots, attracting beneficial pollinators.
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Botanical Name
Myosotis sylvatica
/ Myosotis sylvatica
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a rare, vibrant pop of early spring color
- Urban gardeners with limited space for containers or window boxes
- Busy homeowners wanting a low-maintenance, self-sustaining floral display
Who should skip it
- Meticulous gardeners who dislike managing aggressive plant spread
- Planners looking for long-lasting color throughout the summer season
- Gardeners in humid climates wanting disease-resistant, worry-free foliage
Performance breakdown
Shade Tolerance
Thrives in low-light conditions where most flowering plants struggle to bloom.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits, keeping your garden beds intact.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright yellow centers act as a magnet for bees and butterflies.
Growth Versatility
Compact size makes these perfect for containers or dense ground cover.
Maintenance Effort
Hardy biennial nature ensures a low-fuss experience for novice gardeners.
Visual Impact
Creates a saturated, ethereal carpet of blue that defines garden borders.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Myosotis sylvatica
Plant Type
Dwarf Flower
Plant Height
Up to 6 inches
Bloom Season
Spring through Summer
Seed Type
Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
6 to 12 inches
Features
- Forms dense carpets of saturated color
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Suitable for container gardens
- Ideal for cut flower arrangements
- Thrives in shaded garden spots
- Bold blue blooms with yellow centers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of these Ultramarine Forget Me Not seeds, noting a remarkably high germination rate that ensures a successful planting experience. Gardeners appreciate the reliability and ease of growing these dwarf varieties, making them ideal even for novice planters. The resulting flowers deliver a stunning, true blue color that transforms garden spaces. Sentiment highlights the dependable performance and the vibrant aesthetic payoff, confirming excellent value for money.
Know before you buy
Yes, these dwarf Forget-Me-Nots are excellent for container gardening. Their compact 6-inch height makes them ideal for filling window boxes or decorative pots.
These plants are naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, making them a reliable choice if you struggle with local wildlife grazing on your flower beds.
Absolutely. These Forget-Me-Nots are highly adaptable and thrive in shaded garden spots, though they can also handle partial to full sun.
As a biennial, this plant typically completes its life cycle over two years. It will focus on foliage growth in the first year and produce its signature blue blooms during the second year.
These plants have high water needs and prefer consistent moisture. They are particularly well-suited for wetter areas of your garden where other plants might struggle.
Yes, the vibrant blue blooms with yellow centers are very effective at attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden.
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