Cynoglossum nervosum
Cynoglossum nervosum
Cynoglossum nervosum
Cynoglossum nervosum
Cynoglossum nervosum
Himalayan Hound's Tongue
On 3 pots, 2 no longer have any leaves but instead have rot at the base!!! As for the 3rd pot, only 2 feeble yellowed and withered leaves remain. Shame on you for sending such merchandise. I demand a refund and thank you in advance for it.
Elisabeth P., 19/05/2017
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Description
To describe the Cynoglossum nervosum, also known as Himalayan Hound's Tongue, you just have to imagine a giant forget-me-not. It possesses the same blue for its numerous small flowers and the same slightly rough leaves in matte green. Its imposing stature and especially its later flowering in early summer and until the doors of autumn make the difference. This perennial allows for unprecedented associations in borders, rockeries or slopes in not-too-rich and well-drained soil.
The Cynoglossum nervosum belongs to the Boraginaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, western Pakistan, and northwestern India. It is an herbaceous perennial with a limited lifespan that quickly forms a beautiful bushy clump. It reaches a height and width of 60 cm (24in). The flowering takes place in June-July and then sporadically until the beginning of autumn. The flowers, arranged in cymes at the branches' ends, measure from 0.5 to 1 cm (1in) in diameter in intense saturated blue. The foliage consists of narrow, oblong, lanceolate, and villous leaves in light and vivid green. This plant easily self-seeds in rocky areas, rich in coarse sand or gravel, perfectly drained.
The Hound's Tongue prefers light, well-drained, moderately moist to dry soils. It thrives in not-too-rich soil. In overly rich soil, the foliage develops at the expense of flowering, resulting in an unaesthetic collapse of the shrub. The substrate should be slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline. This plant enjoys sunny exposure and performs well in partial shade. Plant in autumn or spring. Prune the withered stems in August to promote foliage growth and regrowth.
This plant is versatile and can be used in border plantings, rock gardens, alpine rockeries, gravel gardens, paving, slopes, and any other area with excellent soil drainage. Its unique appearance allows for striking colour combinations with other plants such as crocosmias, and yellow or orange daylilies. It also makes for a stunning addition to summer bouquets.
Their name, Cynoglossum, literally "dog's tongue," comes from the appearance of the slightly trailing leaves of the European species.
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Cynoglossum
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Himalayan Hound's Tongue
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The cynogloss plant grows best in well-drained soils that are moderately moist to dry and exposed to sunlight. It prefers soil that is not too rich, as this can cause unsightly foliage and a lack of flowers. To plant cynogloss, choose a slightly acidic, neutral, or slightly alkaline substrate, and plant in the autumn or spring. In August, cut back faded stems to promote new shoot growth and re-flowering. This plant does well in both sunny areas and partial shade.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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