The flowers look simply enchanting with their soft blue colour, enthroned on filigree stems. If you cut properly now, you will enjoy your Caucasus forget-me-not like the well-known variety 'Jack Frost' for a long time.

A pruning of the Caucasus forget-me-not encourages a second flowering

Cut after the first bloom

If you prune the Caucasus forget-me-not after the first wave of flowers (around May), you can achieve a second bloom. But you have to be patient for a few months until this presents itself at the location. The second flowering usually starts in autumn.

Cut off the inflorescences with pruning shears or a knife. However, don't wait too long! The formation of seeds robs such a perennial of a lot of strength. If a cut prevents the seeds from forming, the Caucasus forget-me-not will have a longer lifespan.

Cut down completely in autumn

In autumn it's time to radically cut down the Caucasus forget-me-not. Basically, this cut is not absolutely necessary. But the plant simply looks better until spring. Why? Because the above-ground parts of the plant die off due to frost. In addition, this perennial can be better overwintered when cut down.

Propagate by cuttings

Here's how to propagate Caucasus forget-me-nots using the clippings:

  • You need shoot sections between the root base and the stem
  • Use a sharp knife!
  • Place shoot sections in a glass of water
  • Refresh the water in the glass twice a week
  • Duration until rooting: 3 to 4 weeks

Prevent or encourage self-seeding?

Would you like your Caucasus forget-me-nots to multiply without you having to intervene directly? Then you should not completely remove the flowers after either the first floret or the second floret. Leave some flowers so the seeds can develop. This perennial likes to multiply on its own.

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If the old flowers are not cut off, this perennial can multiply freely and profusely in the garden. This is not for everyone…

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