Pink-purple flowers on long stems. Early flowering and very winter-hardy.
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Myosotis alpestris 'Tall Carmine' is a particularly elegant and striking variety of the beloved forget-me-not. While the classic Myosotis usually features soft blue tones, Tall Carmine itself with its warm carmine-pink flowers, which lend a romantic and unique appearance to the garden. Thanks to its taller growth and airy plant structure, this cultivar is ideal for borders, wildflower mixes, rock gardens, and natural planting schemes.
Enjoy the soft, almost velvety flower cluster that appears en masse in spring, transforming any garden or potted planting into a colorful mini-landscape.
This selection stands out for its fine leaf structure, long flower stems, and charming pink blooms. The carmine red hue offers a contemporary and romantic alternative to the familiar blue varieties and is becoming increasingly popular with landscapers and amateur gardeners.
Key Features:
Special flower color: carmine pink instead of traditional blue
Larger and taller growing than standard Myosotis
Elegant, graceful and slightly transparent in planting
Richly flowering and attractive to bees
Ideal for natural borders and spring planting
The plant reaches a height of 30–40 cm and forms fine, compact leaf rosettes that quickly grow into an airy flower carpet.
Myosotis alpestris 'Tall Carmine' blooms profusely from March to June, depending on location and pruning. The flowers are arranged in loose umbels on slender stems that gently sway in the wind – subtle, graceful, and atmospheric.
| Plant characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Height | 30–40 cm |
| Flower color | Carmine pink with yellow heart |
| Flowering time | Early spring to early summer |
| Growth habit | Bushy, fine-grained, slightly transparent |
| Type | Two-year to short-term |
After flowering, the plant can sow itself, meaning it often returns annually – ideal for natural gardens with an informal style.
This Myosotis is a real color bringer in the spring season and fits perfectly in:
✓ Spring borders
✓ Cottage gardens & natural planting beds
✓ Wildflower mixes
✓ Rock gardens, path edges & tree surrounds
✓ Pots and planters on balconies and terraces
With its pink hue, Tall Carmine beautifully with blue and white Myosotis varieties, but also with tulips, daffodils, primroses, ranunculus, and other early bloomers. This way, you effortlessly create a lively and romantic spring atmosphere.
Myosotis alpestris 'Tall Carmine' is easy to care for and suitable for both experienced gardeners and beginners.
Location: partial shade to sunny
Soil: humus-rich, slightly moist and well-drained
Water: water regularly, do not allow to dry out
Winter hardiness: very winter hardy
Maintenance: Removing spent stems encourages re-flowering
Sow directly in the ground between May and July, or indoors for early flowering. When planting naturally, allow the plant to self-seed for a permanent, self-sustaining population.
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