Cynoglossum amabile Mystery Rose | Chinese Forget-me-not

Cynoglossum amabile ‘Mystery Rose’ | Chinese Forget-me-not

Cynoglossum amabile ‘Mystery Rose’, also known as Chinese Forget-me-not, is a delightful annual that produces masses of soft rose-pink blooms. This variety adds a unique twist to the classic Chinese Forget-me-not, with its romantic pastel tones that blend beautifully into cottage-style gardens, borders, and floral arrangements.

Flowering just 10–12 weeks from sowing, ‘Mystery Rose’ is fast-growing and long-blooming, rewarding gardeners with abundant blossoms all summer long. The airy, branching stems carry clusters of blooms that are ideal for cut flowers and add charm to bouquets. Pollinator-friendly, it also attracts bees and butterflies, making it as useful as it is beautiful.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Cynoglossum amabile
• Variety: ‘Mystery Rose’
• Type: Annual
• Height: 40–50 cm
• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
• Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly planting

Sowing & Growing Instructions

• When to sow: Spring (March–May) or late summer (Aug–Sept)
• How to sow: Direct sow outdoors or in trays; cover lightly with 2–3 mm of soil.
• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21 °C.
• Transplanting: Thin or plant out at 20 cm spacing.
• Flowering period: Early summer to early autumn.

Why Grow ‘Mystery Rose’?

• Romantic rose-pink blooms with a soft, pastel charm.
• Flowers quickly and abundantly all season.
• Excellent for bouquets and cut flower use.
• Attracts bees and butterflies.