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Omphalodes kuzinskyanae (Forget-me-the-beaches)
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0.15m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Omphalodes kuzinskyanae
Other names
Forget-me-the-beaches
Genus
Omphalodes Omphalodes
Species
O. kuzinskyanae - O. kuzinskyanae is a mat- or clump-forming annual with upright stems bearing stem-clasping, ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaves and tiny, blue or white flowers from spring into summer.
Omphalodes kuzinskyanae is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Mat Forming
Flower
Blue, White in Spring; Blue, White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Omphalodes kuzinskyanae (Forget-me-the-beaches) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, rocky or sandy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers being in the shadow of rocks or in coastal forests. An endangered species native to a small area along the coast of Portugal.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Omphalodes kuzinskyanae
Other names
Forget-me-the-beaches
Genus
Omphalodes Omphalodes
Species
O. kuzinskyanae - O. kuzinskyanae is a mat- or clump-forming annual with upright stems bearing stem-clasping, ovate to elliptic, grey-green leaves and tiny, blue or white flowers from spring into summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Blue, White in Spring; Blue, White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Omphalodes kuzinskyanae (Forget-me-the-beaches) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Rock, Mediterranean, Gravel, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moderately fertile, preferably alkaline, rocky or sandy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Prefers being in the shadow of rocks or in coastal forests. An endangered species native to a small area along the coast of Portugal.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2, Zone 1
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
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