Forget-me-not is an undemanding, low-maintenance plant that grows almost anywhere. She feels particularly at home in some locations. How to find a good place for the popular spring flower.

Forget-me-nots like it damp and shady

The ideal location for forget-me-nots

  • Shady to semi-shady
  • without direct midday sun
  • avoid excessive humidity
  • permeable soil
  • nutritious soil
  • moist location but no waterlogging!

In the garden mainly breeds are planted that have emerged from the forest forget-me-not. In the wild, this forget-me-not lives mainly under trees in the forest, on the edges of forests and on forest and field paths that are not too sunny.

Forget-me-nots like moist soil, but do not tolerate high humidity. Therefore, do not plant the flowers too densely.

Also make sure that the soil is well drained, as waterlogging is also poorly tolerated.

A good location on the balcony

Grow forget-me-nots in pots on the balcony or terrace, choose a sheltered spot that can be a little shady. If the bucket is in direct sunlight, you have to water it frequently because the soil must not dry out completely.

Special case of swamp forget-me-nots

While forest forget-me-not does not tolerate high humidity or waterlogging, the swamp forget-me-not likes to grow at the edges of ponds where it is very swampy. This species does not mind the high humidity either.

In contrast to the forest forget-me-not, swamp forget-me-not is perennial and grows in a favorable location for many years.

tips

When the humidity is too high, fungal diseases become noticeable on the plants. Therefore, never water forget-me-nots from above. The best time for watering is in the morning, as the moisture can then evaporate better.

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Herbs