Whether on the edge of the bed or in the middle of a carpet of early bloomers - the forget-me-not becomes a fabulously beautiful plant during its flowering period. As such, it impresses us not only with its blue color, but also with its delicacy. But how can it be combined?
Which plants harmonize well with forget-me-nots?
Forget-me-nots can be harmoniously combined with early bloomers such as daffodils, tulips, horned violets, columbines, hostas, purple bells and forsythia, both in the bed, balcony box and in the vase for colorful and attractive arrangements.
What factors should you consider when combining forget-me-nots?
To emphasize the character of the forget-me-not, consider the following aspects when considering the choice of companion plants:
- Flower color: blue, white or pink, rarely yellow
- Flowering time: March to May (forest forget-me-not)
- Location requirements: sunny to partially shaded, permeable and fresh soil
- Growth height: 20 to 40 cm
The flowers of the forget-me-not are his undeniable argument. When combining, make sure that the flower color harmonizes with that of the selected companion plants.
Since the forget-me-not is at its best in spring, it is recommended to combine it with plants that are also present at this time.
Keep in mind that the forget-me-not grows rather low. This is important if you want to place it correctly when combining.
Combine forget-me-nots in the bed or balcony box
It seems extremely delicate and almost fragile. But the forget-me-not quickly conquers a kingdom in our hearts, especially when the right companion plants are available to it. Due to its early flowering time, it is ideal for combinations with early bloomers such as daffodils and tulips. In addition, many other smaller flowering shrubs and foliage shrubs appear attractively with it, insofar as they have similar location requirements.
The following companion plants go well with the forget-me-not:
- Daffodils
- Tulips
- horn violets
- Columbine
- Funkia
- Purple Bells
- Forsythia
- worm fern
Combine forget-me-nots with forsythia
When the forsythia is in full bloom and shines brightly like the sun, the forget-me-not finds its right place at its foot. Blue forget-me-not varieties in particular have an intoxicating effect when combined with the yellow flowers of forsythia.
Combine forget-me-nots with daffodils
Blue forget-me-nots can be used in a striking way with sunny yellow daffodils. The yellow makes the blue pop and vice versa. It is important that it is best to plant the forget-me-nots in droves near several daffodils. Group plantings look more spectacular.
Combine forget-me-nots with hostas
Both pink, white, blue and the rare yellow forget-me-nots are suitable for combination with hostas. While hostas enrich the bed with their leafy decorations, forget-me-nots add pretty accents in the foreground. They both even agree on their location requirements.
Combine forget-me-nots as a bouquet in a vase
A bouquet filled with individual forget-me-nots is absolutely adorable. To make the whole thing a little more colorful, combinations with spring flowers such as tulips and double daisies are recommended. But that's not all: you can let your creativity run wild and use the forget-me-not to decorate yellow or orange ranunculus, white lilac or even yellow roses in the bouquet.
- Daisies
- Columbine
- Lilac
- Tulips
- Ranunculus
- Roses
