- Three ways to propagate forget-me-nots
- Sowing forget-me-nots
- Propagate forget-me-nots by root division
- Propagation by cuttings
Propagating forget-me-nots is very simple. If you don't cut the faded flowers, the flower will self-seed. However, this does not always give you varietal breeds. You get these when you propagate forget-me-nots by root division or cuttings.
Forget-me-nots can be propagated, for example, by root division
Three ways to propagate forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots can be propagated using the following methods:
- sowing
- root division
- cuttings
Sowing forget-me-nots
Sow directly outdoors until mid-July. Prepare a seedbed or sow directly on the spot. Of course, you can also place the seeds in small seed pots (€16.68).
Forget-me-not belongs to the light germs. The seeds must not be covered with soil. Rake them into the soil very lightly and keep the seed moist.
The seeds germinated after two to three weeks. As soon as they are big enough, they are isolated and planted in the desired location in the garden.
Propagate forget-me-nots by root division
Immediately after flowering, dig up the perennial and divide it into pieces with a spade. There must be enough roots and eyes left on each section.
Place the root parts in the desired location in the garden or in a bucket. Now all you have to do is water and keep the soil moist but not wet.
Propagation by cuttings
By July, cut off young shoots so that a small piece remains at the bottom. Place the cutting in a jar filled with rainwater to which you have added some powdered charcoal. This will prevent the cutting from rotting.
You should coat the interfaces on the plants with some charcoal powder. This is particularly recommended in very humid summers, as germs and pathogens can penetrate through the interfaces.
Once the cuttings have established roots, plant them in the garden. If it is later in the year, the young plants need winter protection. You can be absolutely sure if you plant the rooted cuttings in small seed pots and overwinter them in a cool but frost-free place.
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Forget-me-nots are usually kept biennially in the garden. In the first year they are sown or propagated by root division. Flowering follows in the second year.