Or.. Myosotidium Hortensium.. Kopakopa..
Is flowering.. I get quite excited when it flowers every year, as very few gardeners have success in growing this stunning plant, but the spot I have it must suit it well, as it has done well this year.
This plant is in a threatened status in its natural enviroment of the Chatham Islands ( South East of NZ) It grows on Coastal Cliffs rocky outcrops and sandy beaches. And last year I was lucky enough to see it's natural state while visiting the Chathams.
The plant grows up to 1 - 1.5 metres in diameter and the leaves are around 40 -50 cm and the flower head would be around 20-30 cm..
@yorkshirekiwi I don't think it would survive a chomping from an Alpaca... They like a dry exposed and not much sun .. the sort of spot that nothing else would grow..
@kali66 yes they were.. Our trip was timed for the flowering.. the first few we saw were a bit manky but lucky we saw some better ones later in the trip.. They grow on the beach and lots were lost in king tides a few years ago..
I know this is such a beautiful huge forget-me-not. I had planted one in a shady place and the ruddy lawnmowers went in and decimated it! It cost NZ$14 so I wanted it to grow! Well - good to see this great shot!
@golftragic Oh no .. I remember you doing that .. sorry to tease you with this again ... I will just have to post a shot every year so that you can enjoy ..
