About
An upright, but bushy clump-forming perennial with bristly, narrow, oblong green leaves. Sprays of pink flowers appear from mid-spring to mid-summer. Reaches a height of 50cm.
About the genus
Cynoglossum can be annuals, biennials or perennials, usually short-lived, with roughly hairy, simple, lance-shaped to oblong leaves and cymes of blue, purple pink or white, forget-me-not-like flowers from spring to autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Acid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningCut all foliage back to ground level at the end of the growing season or after flowering if powdery mildews are a problem
PropagationPropagate by seed in a cold frame in autumn or spring or by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews