{"product_id":"cynoglossum-hungaricum","title":"Cynoglossum hungaricum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are tired of the usual bright blues and yellows, *Cynoglossum hungaricum* brings a touch of dramatic, gothic beauty to the wild garden. This rare European biennial produces sturdy, upright stems topped with clusters of funnel-shaped flowers in a unique shade of deep, dusty rose-maroon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beauty of this plant is in the contrast. The dark, brooding flowers sit against a backdrop of long, tongue-shaped leaves that are covered in soft, silver-grey hairs. It is a structural, architectural plant that thrives in dry, stony spots where other plants struggle, adding a wild, untamed elegance to borders and gravel gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 Understanding the Plant\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt follows the classic two-year cycle: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows a low, flat rosette of large, silver-green, hairy leaves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sends up a tall (60cm) flower spike, blooms in late spring\/early summer, sets seed, and then dies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like its cousin the Forget-me-not, it produces sticky \"burr\" seeds that attach to passing animals (or gardeners!) to spread themselves around the garden.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌱 Growing Guide: How to Sow and Grow\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a tough plant that prefers a \"wild\" approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow directly outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn (Sept-Oct)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (March-May)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scatter seeds onto bare, raked soil and cover lightly (5-10mm deep). Autumn sowing is often best as the winter cold helps break the seed dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt loves \u003cstrong\u003esun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. It naturally grows on dry, sandy, or stony soils (think mountains or dunes), so it hates sitting in wet, boggy clay. It is very drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare While Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt needs very little care. If you don't want it to spread, cut the stem down immediately after flowering before the sticky seeds ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Plant Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e (syn. \u003cem\u003eC. montanum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHungarian Hound's Tongue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eH7\u003c\/strong\u003e (Very Hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSun \/ Part Shade ⛅\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↕️ 40cm - 60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e↔️ 45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌱 40cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🐝 Bees \u0026amp; Butterflies\u003cbr\u003e🏜️ Dry\/Sandy Soil\u003cbr\u003e🌾 Wildflower Meadows\u003cbr\u003e🌑 Gothic Borders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 35 seeds per packet (Large seeds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🤝 Perfect Garden Companions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep maroon tones of this plant need light or contrasting partners to stand out:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🕊️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-campion-seeds\" title=\"White Campion Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eWhite Campion:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Monochrome Mix. The pure white flowers of the Campion contrast beautifully with the sombre maroon of the Houndstongue. Both thrive in dry, hedgerow conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🐍\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vipers-bugloss-seeds\" title=\"Viper's Bugloss Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eViper's Bugloss (Echium):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wild Look. If you have sandy or dry soil, grow these two together. The electric blue of the Echium and the deep red of the Cynoglossum create a stunning, bee-friendly display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Officially Recognised Excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCynoglossum species are a vital nectar source for bees. The small, funnel-shaped flowers are perfectly designed for pollinators to access, making this a valuable addition to any wildlife garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57108745716086,"sku":"CYN-HUN","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1514\/0412\/files\/cynoglossum-hungaricum-seeds-4260864.png?v=1772620452","url":"https:\/\/www.dandys.com\/products\/cynoglossum-hungaricum","provider":"Dandy's Topsoil \u0026 Landscape Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}