Overview
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Cynoglossum, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and coastal.
About
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Cynoglossum genus, known for its bushy, clump-forming, and columnar upright habit. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various soil types, including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to exposed or sheltered sites and can be grown successfully in city, courtyard, cottage, informal, wildlife, and coastal gardens. It produces cymes of pink flowers from summer through autumn, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cynoglossum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring or by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower'?
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' need?
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' hardy in the UK?
Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Cynoglossum amabile f. roseum 'Pink Shower'?
Propagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring or by division in spring.
