Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers'

Also Known As

Blue Showers Tall Chinese Forget-Me-Not

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

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Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers' plant details

Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cynoglossum amabile 'Blue Showers'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Finding plants of the old-fashioned, 3' tall “Chinese Forget Me Not” is not so easy anymore - as like so many other old-fashioned plants - they are now only available in modern dwarfed versions. Gorgeous anytime and anywhere, these fast growing annuals burst into a cloud of perfectly bright sky blue blooms, turning any garden instantly romantic. “I don't like annuals,” you may say but oh-ho! This annual self-sows 4 to 5 times a year here in coastal California and at least once or twice a year in harsher climes, providing an endless succession of blueness. “Better than perennial,” I say! Absolutely simple, loving sun rich soil and average water, but easily tolerating less-than-perfect conditions, it's a must in the rose garden.