Water Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides)
| Size | 1 Ltr, 1 Ltr – Pack of 3, 3 Ltr, 9cm – Pack of 3 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Marginal |
| Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Native to UK | Yes |
Water Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides) is a beautiful UK native pond plant producing masses of delicate blue flowers from May to September. Perfect for pond margins, bog gardens, and wildlife ponds, it attracts pollinators while providing shelter for amphibians and other beneficial wildlife.
Price range: £14.00 through £34.00 (inc VAT)
Water Forget Me Not | Myosotis scorpioides
Beautiful Native Pond Margin Plant with Masses of Sky Blue Flowers
A Wildlife Friendly Favourite for Pond Edges, Bog Gardens and Natural Water Features
Water Forget-me-not (Myosotis scorpioides), also known as Myosotis palustris, is one of the most popular and rewarding pond margin plants available. Producing an abundance of delicate sky blue flowers with bright yellow centres, this beautiful UK native perennial creates a stunning display from late spring through to early autumn while providing exceptional value for wildlife.
Perfect for pond edges, marginal shelves, bog gardens, streams, and damp borders, Water Forget Me Not quickly forms attractive spreading clumps of lush green foliage covered in masses of cheerful blue blooms. Its natural, informal appearance makes it a favourite for wildlife ponds and cottage garden style planting schemes.
One of the biggest advantages of Water Forget Me Not is its exceptionally long flowering period. While many marginal plants flower for only a few weeks, this versatile perennial continues producing flowers from May through to September, ensuring months of colour around your pond.
The dense foliage and spreading habit provide valuable shelter for amphibians, including frogs, toads, and newts, while the flowers attract bees, hoverflies, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to increase biodiversity and create a thriving wildlife habitat.
Water Forget Me Not thrives in consistently moist soil and shallow water, making it ideal for planting on pond shelves up to 20cm deep. It performs equally well in full sun or partial shade and is extremely hardy, surviving even the coldest UK winters with ease.
Its fast growing nature allows it to quickly soften hard pond edges, fill gaps between larger marginal plants, and create a more natural appearance around water features. It also combines beautifully with Marsh Marigold, Water Mint, Pickerel Weed, Iris, and Oxygenating Plants.
Whether you’re creating a wildlife pond, natural stream, bog garden, or ornamental water feature, Water Forget Me Not is an easy to grow, low maintenance plant that provides season long colour and valuable habitat for pond wildlife.
🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.
Key Benefits
- Masses of bright blue flowers from May to September
- Excellent wildlife and pollinator plant
- UK native marginal pond plant
- Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
- Provides shelter for frogs, toads, and newts
- Fast growing and easy to establish
- Suitable for full sun or partial shade
- Extremely hardy and reliable year after year
- Softens pond edges naturally
- Perfect for wildlife ponds and natural planting schemes
Reasons to Buy
- Long flowering season provides months of colour
- One of the best plants for attracting pollinators
- Excellent ground cover around pond margins
- Ideal for wildlife friendly gardens
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Native British species supporting local biodiversity
- Suitable for ponds of all sizes
- Creates a natural and established appearance quickly
Care Instructions
- Water Forget Me Not is extremely easy to grow and requires very little maintenance once established.
- Plant on a marginal shelf or in consistently moist soil at a depth of 0cm to 20cm. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade and prefers permanently damp conditions.
- Remove spent flowers occasionally to encourage continued blooming throughout the season. If plants become overcrowded, divide clumps every few years during spring or autumn to maintain healthy growth.
- Due to its vigorous growth habit, occasional trimming may be required to keep plants neat and within their allocated planting area.
Flowering Period
May to September
Size and Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Myosotis scorpioides
Common Name: Water Forget-me-not
Plant Type: Marginal
Flower Colour: Blue
Height: 20cm to 30cm
Spread: Up to 50cm
Growth Rate: Fast
Planting Depth: 0cm to 20cm
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Type: Moist to wet
Hardiness: H6 (down to -20°C)
Native to the UK: Yes
Dispatching Your Pond Plants
Your Water Forget-me-not will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.
Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.
To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.
Available basket sizes:
- Pack of 3 × 9cm Pots
- 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
- Pack of 3 × 1 Litre Baskets – each usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square
- 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm
Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.
Plants supplied in 9cm pots require potting into suitable aquatic baskets before being placed in the pond.
Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.
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