Spring Illusion P11(1L)

Spring Illusion – Subtle Spring Rug

Spring Omphalodes verna, also known as "pseudo-forget-me-not", is a charming evergreen ground cover perennial that adds a subtle spring touch to your garden with its tiny, blue flowers reminiscent of forget-me-nots. Ideal for shady and semi-shaded places, it is a plant with few requirements and a beautiful appearance that forms dense carpets, quickly covering the space.

Main features of the spring illusion

Flowers

• Colour: Intense blue with a white eye in the middle.
• Shape: Small, five-petaled, flower-like forget-me-nots.
• Flowering period: From March to May, introducing spring colors to the garden.

List

• Colour: Juicy greenery.
• Shape: Heart-shaped or oval-shaped, smooth, with a slight sheen.
• Seasonality: The leaves are semi-evergreen or evergreen in milder climatic conditions, so they retain their ornamentation also outside the flowering season.

Cut

• Form: Creeping, forming dense carpets.
• Height: It reaches 10–20 cm, depending on the growing conditions.
• Sprawl: It grows thanks to creeping shoots, which quickly root, creating impressive fields.

Cultivation requirements of spring honeysuckle

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade or shade, but it also tolerates positions with morning sun.
• Soil: Fertile, moist, humus-rich, permeable, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: It requires regular watering, especially during drought, so that the soil is constantly slightly moist.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is advisable to use an organic or compound fertilizer to promote growth and abundant flowering.

Care

• Trimming: It does not require regular pruning, but after flowering, you can remove wilted inflorescences to improve the appearance of the plant.
• Reproduction: The easiest way to propagate is by dividing the clumps in early spring or autumn.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–8) and does well even in colder regions.

The use of the spring illusion

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Shade beds: Perfect for beds in the shade of trees and shrubs, where its blue flowers add lightness and color.
• Perennial compositions: It goes perfectly with ferns, brunerias, hostas and cranesbills.

Ground cover

• It is perfect for turfing shady surfaces, creating dense and durable carpets.

Bed and path edging

• It can be planted at the edges of beds or along shady paths, where it adds a delicate accent.

Forest and naturalistic gardens

• It fits perfectly into naturalistic and forest style gardens, introducing spring charm and harmony.

Why is it worth choosing a spring illusion?

• Early spring flowering: It introduces intense colors to the garden at the beginning of the season.
• Easy care: It is an undemanding plant, resistant to more difficult conditions and spreading quickly.
• Decorative leaves: They retain their decorative appearance even after flowering.
• Versatility: It fits many garden styles – from classic to naturalistic.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes