Too invasive! (Forget Me Not)

Member Name: titz

Product:	Forget Me Not
Date:	10/06/01 (68 review reads)
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Advantages: tough as nails, Looks wonderful with bluebells

Disadvantages: manic self seeder, looks tatty towards the end, drowns out other plants

While I will admit that there is little to match the beauty of a patch of forget-me-nots, in my opinion they self seed to enthusiasistically for most borders/small gardens. I introduced a very small clump to my garden 3 years ago - I'm still trying to control it. It has travelled so far it must have a driving licence. Another problem is the seeds - they germinate within a very short time of being sown [when self seeded] so they tend to drown out any other plants, nearby, come Spring. I must admit though that planted with bluebells against a backdrop of New Zealand flax [bronze] it looks beautiful. Just make sure you have the room or the patience to let it rip.

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