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Plant it at the front of a border and it weaves through everything around it with effortless grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWidely considered the single most important nectar plant for butterflies in the late summer garden — Red Admirals and Peacocks in particular are devoted visitors from midsummer until the first frosts. A short-lived perennial that self-seeds prolifically, ensuring a permanent presence once established. 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Fast-growing, weather-resistant, and flowering prolifically from June to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators. Approximately 400 seeds per packet. 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Flowers for months on end even in erratic British weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra-hardy (H7), edible blooms, and a vital nectar source during the hungry gap when few other flowers are available. 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Self-seeds reliably once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIberis umbellata 'Crown Mixed' — Hardy Annual (H3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 20–30cm | Flowers: June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow March–May or September; scatter thinly, barely cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil — tolerates poor soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds freely once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding butterfly plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it along a path edge with Alyssum for a low, fragrant, butterfly-rich ribbon of colour all summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647649759617,"sku":"CND-CRW","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/6BD52C35-41B5-45C1-AC9D-D68FA768B295.jpg?v=1778266926"},{"product_id":"poppy-flanders-red","title":"Poppy Flanders Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo introduction needed. The Flanders Poppy is the defining image of the British countryside — delicate, paper-thin cups of vibrant scarlet red fluttering on tall, wiry stems, each flower lasting only a day but produced in such profusion that a patch will be a sea of red for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA native hardy annual of extraordinary resilience, its seeds can lie dormant in UK soil for decades, springing back to life whenever the ground is disturbed. Scatter it into bare earth and it will do the rest. 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Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators and widely considered one of the top five nectar-producing plants for bees in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowers within 6–8 weeks of sowing. Also one of the finest green manures available — its dense root system breaks up clay soil and its foliage suppresses weeds. Approximately 500 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhacelia tanacetifolia — Hardy Annual (H3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–90cm | Flowers: June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow March–September; rake in well, cover 1cm — needs darkness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade; any soil — extremely adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in 6–8 weeks from sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators listed — outstanding bee plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eScatter it into any bare patch and stand back. Within two months it will be the busiest place in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647650054529,"sku":"PHA-CEL","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/2048800150658df9192d722_upscale.jpg?v=1778266933"},{"product_id":"wallflower-fair-lady","title":"Wallflower Fair Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most painterly wallflower in the range. \u003cem\u003eFair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e is a heritage-style mix in a unique palette of rusty tones — cream, lemon, apricot, salmon-pink, and gentle crimson — that together create a warm, sun-bleached tapestry quite unlike the single-colour varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerful heady fragrance of honey and cloves, hardy to H5, and listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators. 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The result always looks as though it has been there for years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647650021761,"sku":"WAL-FRL","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/wallflower-fair-lady-4166905.jpg?v=1778266933"},{"product_id":"malva-mystic-merlin","title":"Malva Mystic Merlin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rust-free alternative to hollyhocks — and a magical one. \u003cem\u003eMalva Mystic Merlin\u003c\/em\u003e produces tall, sturdy spikes loaded with silky, saucer-shaped flowers in a rich, mesmerising deep violet-purple intricately veined with dark maroon — a colour that shifts from deep indigo-purple to rich magenta depending on temperature and soil, forming a substantial shrubby mound that flowers tirelessly from early summer through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalva sylvestris 'Mystic Merlin' — Hardy Perennial (H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 90–120cm | Flowers: June–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors March–April or direct May; full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds freely — naturalises beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding pollinator plant — bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Ammi majus for a combination of deep violet spikes and white lace that is one of the most elegant pairings in the cottage garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647650283905,"sku":"MAL-MST","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/FullSizeRender_0d47066e-7c21-4c5b-9ed3-caa8dbc5fdd0.jpg?v=1778266933"},{"product_id":"rose-campion","title":"Rose Campion","description":"\u003cp\u003eEffortless, striking, and completely at home in the cottage garden. \u003cem\u003eRose Campion\u003c\/em\u003e forms a basal rosette of exceptionally soft, woolly, silver-grey leaves that feel like felt to the touch — a mound that persists through winter, providing structure when other plants disappear. 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This vigorous perennial provides a stunning vertical accent and essential rhythm to borders, blooming in its first year and acting as a total magnet for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia 'Violet Queen' (\u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a high-performance hardy perennial that produces dozens of erect, slender spikes densely packed with tiny, intense violet-purple flowers. It serves as a stunning vertical accent in the garden, cutting through softer, mounded plants to add essential structure, rhythm, and depth to your borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many perennials that take years to establish, 'Violet Queen' is vigorous enough to flower in its very first summer if sown early. It is a true \"pollinator magnet,\" officially recognised by the RHS for its ability to attract honeybees and butterflies, and it will reward the gardener with a second wave of colour in autumn if sheared back hard after the first summer flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Violet Queen' is a \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H7). It is exceptionally resilient, capable of surviving the severest UK winters (down to -20°C) before re-emerging with fresh, aromatic foliage every spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVertical Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stiff, upright violet spires provide a \"structural spike\" that contrasts beautifully with rounder flower shapes. It is drought-tolerant once established, making it perfect for the increasingly dry UK summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, this Salvia is known to \"hum\" with activity. Its nectar-rich spikes are an essential food source for bees and butterflies from June until the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvias are robust and low-maintenance, provided they are given maximum sunlight and sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow indoors from \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary to May\u003c\/strong\u003e. Surface sow the seeds onto moist compost—\u003cstrong\u003edo not cover\u003c\/strong\u003e as they require light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 20°C. Seedlings typically appear in 14-21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant out in \u003cstrong\u003eMay or June\u003c\/strong\u003e once the risk of frost has passed. They demand \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive in dry, sandy, or chalky soil. \u003cstrong\u003eCrucial Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e They hate \"winter wet.\" If you have heavy clay, add plenty of grit to the planting hole to ensure the roots do not rot during the wet UK winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a second flush of colour in September, cut the spent flower spikes back to the ground immediately after the first display fades in July. To keep the plant bushy and stop it from flopping, you can perform the \"Chelsea Chop\" in late May, cutting the stems back by one-third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\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\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Violet Queen'\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;\"\u003eWood Sage \/ Perennial Salvia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardy Perennial\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 (Extremely 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 Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun ☀️\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;\"\u003e40cm - 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;\"\u003e45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eJune to September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🐝 Busy Bees\u003cbr\u003e📐 Vertical Accents\u003cbr\u003e🌦️ Drought Resistance\u003cbr\u003e🏰 Gravel Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 50 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\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense violet spikes of 'Violet Queen' are a designer's favourite for creating high-contrast palettes:\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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/achillea-cloth-of-gold\" title=\"Achillea Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAchillea 'Cloth of Gold'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Complementary Contrast. Purple and yellow are opposite on the colour wheel, making them the perfect pair. The flat golden plates of Achillea provide a stunning textural contrast to the vertical Salvia spikes.\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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/ageratum-timeless-mix-seeds\" title=\"Ageratum Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAgeratum 'Timeless Mix'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Texture Blend. Pairing the sharp Salvia spikes with the soft, fuzzy \"powder puffs\" of Ageratum creates a sophisticated, multi-layered look in a calming blue-violet palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in spring for a summer display that returns year after year.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; 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min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eO\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSow Indoors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; 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Do not cut back in autumn — leave old stems as frost protection and cut to new growth in April. Approximately 100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenstemon hybrid 'Cambridge Mix' — Hardy Perennial (H3\/H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–75cm | Flowers: June–November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–April; surface sow, needs light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade; well-drained soil — add grit on clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead regularly for continuous flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators listed — outstanding bumblebee plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Achillea Ballerina for a long-season combination of tubular bells and flat white button flowers that covers every form from June to November.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647659983233,"sku":"PNS-CAM","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/50F2474B-002A-4A3C-9E28-692E1AC81114.jpg?v=1778266992"},{"product_id":"gypsophila-pink","title":"Gypsophila Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pink version of the florist’s essential filler — and in many ways the more romantic of the two. \u003cem\u003eGypsophila Pink\u003c\/em\u003e produces a misty, airy cloud of delicate rose and shell-pink flowers that bring a softness to arrangements that white alone cannot quite achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the fastest flowers you can grow from seed — from sowing to a full cloud of pink blooms in as little as 8–10 weeks in a favourable British spring. Sow successionally for a continuous supply. Outstanding for hoverflies and small solitary bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGypsophila elegans — Hardy Annual (H3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 45–50cm | Flowers: June–first frosts (with successional sowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 1,000 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow every 3 weeks March–June for continuous supply — direct sow preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding pollinator plant for hoverflies and small bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it alongside Gypsophila Covent Garden for a two-tone mist of white and pink that works with everything.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647662342529,"sku":"GYP-PNK","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/IMG-3479.jpg?v=1778266999"},{"product_id":"gaura-pink-bouquet","title":"Gaura 'Pink Bouquet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf The Bride is the white wedding dress, \u003cem\u003eGaura Pink Bouquet\u003c\/em\u003e is the blushing bridesmaid. Deep raspberry-red wands open into clouds of soft, starry pink flowers that look exactly like a swarm of butterflies hovering over the foliage — dancing in the slightest breeze, weaving through companion plants, and flowering tirelessly from June until the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrought-tolerant, RHS Plants for Pollinators listed. Approximately 15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOenothera lindheimeri 'Pink Bouquet' — RHS Pollinators, Hardy Perennial (H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–90cm | Flowers: June–late October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–April at 20°C; surface sow, needs light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; light, well-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChelsea Chop in midsummer for a second flush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers drop cleanly — no deadheading required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it alongside Gaura The Bride for a two-tone cloud of white and pink that moves through the border like a living thing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647662375297,"sku":"GAU-PNK","price":3.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ng7u81ng7u81ng7u.png?v=1778267000"},{"product_id":"cornflower-snowman","title":"Cornflower Snowman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe white cornflower — and a surprisingly versatile one. \u003cem\u003eSnowman\u003c\/em\u003e produces double blooms in pure, clean white that work as a natural lightener in any border combination, softening deeper colours and providing a luminous quality in the evening garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltra-hardy, cut-and-come-again, and thriving in poor soil. Particularly effective in a moon garden or a pale, all-white planting scheme, and outstanding as a filler in mixed arrangements. Listed on the RHS Plants for Pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentaurea cyanus 'Snowman' — Hardy Annual (H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 75–90cm | Flowers: June–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect sow September for early blooms, or March–May — do not transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; thrives in poor, well-drained soil — do not over-feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS Plants for Pollinators listed — petals edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Black Ball for a striking monochrome combination, or with the full cornflower range for a border that moves through every tone from white to near-black.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647662408065,"sku":"CRN-SNW","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/cornflower-snowman-2540798.jpg?v=1778267001"},{"product_id":"ageratum-timeless-mix","title":"Ageratum Timeless Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe soft, fuzzy powder-puff flower that every cutting garden needs. \u003cem\u003eAgeratum Timeless Mix\u003c\/em\u003e produces dense clusters of fluffy, tassel-like blooms in a mix of soft blue, lavender, pink, and white — a gentle, tactile quality that provides outstanding textural contrast alongside more structured flowers in bouquets and borders, from June through to the first frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutstanding for butterflies and hoverflies. Compact and self-supporting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgeratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mix' — Half-Hardy Annual (H2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 25–30cm | Flowers: June–first frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors March–April at 18–20°C; surface sow — needs light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil — plant out May–June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead regularly for continuous flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding butterfly and hoverfly plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Strawflower Swiss Giant Mix for a cutting garden combination of papery bracts and fluffy powder-puffs that dries beautifully for winter arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647662768513,"sku":"AGE-TML","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/ageratum-timeless-mix-1160933.jpg?v=1778267000"},{"product_id":"malva-zebrina","title":"Malva Zebrina","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most striking malva in the range. \u003cem\u003eMalva Zebrina\u003c\/em\u003e produces large, open, saucer-shaped flowers in soft lilac-white with bold purple-violet veining that radiates from the centre like the stripes of a zebra — a graphic, eye-catching quality that makes it stand out in any border and look extraordinary in a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTall, self-supporting, and flowering prolifically from June through to October. Self-seeds reliably once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalva sylvestris 'Zebrina' — Hardy Perennial (H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 90–120cm | Flowers: June–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors March–April or direct May; full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-seeds freely — naturalises beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding pollinator plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Cornflower Black Ball for a bold combination of striped lilac and dark velvet that is one of the most graphic pairings in the summer border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647662899585,"sku":"MAL-ZEB","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/PhotofromDarryl-3.jpg?v=1778267003"},{"product_id":"agastache-liquorice-blue","title":"Agastache Liquorice Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall, aromatic, and irresistible to wildlife. \u003cem\u003eAgastache Liquorice Blue\u003c\/em\u003e produces violet-blue bottle-brush spikes of extraordinary wildlife value, rising above foliage that releases a powerful aniseed and liquorice scent at the slightest touch — one of the most bee-rich plants you can grow, flowering from July through to the first October frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnusually for a perennial, it flowers in its first year from seed — making it as rewarding as an annual while building into a long-lived, increasingly floriferous plant year on year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgastache 'Liquorice Blue' — Hardy Perennial (H4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–90cm | Flowers: July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–April at 20°C; surface sow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; well-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in Year 1 from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding bee and butterfly plant — one of the best in the range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Echinacea and Rudbeckia for a late-summer border that hums with bees and butterflies from July to October.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647663358337,"sku":"AGA-LQR","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Untitleddesign_6f37c4e0-ad9c-49ba-a23c-c0b94a3d094a.jpg?v=1778267003"},{"product_id":"comfrey","title":"Comfrey","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe unsung hero of the organic garden. \u003cem\u003eComfrey\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous, deep-rooted perennial that functions as a potassium pump — drawing up minerals from deep in the soil and making them available to the whole garden through its leaves, which can be cut and composted or steeped in water to make a free, high-potassium liquid fertiliser that rivals any bought product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove ground, it produces tall, arching stems of nodding purple-blue bells from May through to August that are among the most important nectar sources for long-tongued bumblebees in the British garden. 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Its velvety grey-green leaves and gothic charm make it a dramatic choice for dry banks and wild borders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most wildflowers are bright and breezy, Houndstongue brings a touch of dramatic, gothic beauty to the wild garden. This native biennial produces tall, sturdy stems topped with clusters of small, funnel-shaped flowers in a unique shade of deep, dull maroon-red (sometimes fading to violet).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name comes from the texture of its leaves—long, broad, and covered in soft, greyish hairs that feel rough yet velvety, just like a dog's tongue. 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It is a vital food source for bumblebees and other long-tongued insects during the early summer months, making it a critical addition to any biodiversity-focused wild garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoundstongue is a tough, low-maintenance native that thrives on neglect once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow directly outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003eAutumn (September-October)\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (March-May)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Scatter the large seeds onto bare, raked soil and cover lightly (approx. 5-10mm deep). Autumn sowing is often more successful as the natural winter cold helps to break seed dormancy, leading to stronger spring germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey demand \u003cstrong\u003efull sun or partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e and thrive in dry, sandy, or chalky soils. Houndstongue is an ideal choice for coastal gardens or well-drained banks. It deeply dislikes heavy, waterlogged clay; if your soil is damp, consider growing in a raised area or adding plenty of grit to the planting site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, this plant is exceptionally drought-tolerant and requires almost no intervention. If you wish to prevent the plant from self-seeding and spreading via its \"sticky\" seeds, simply cut the flower stems down to the base immediately after the flowers fade in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\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\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynoglossum officinale\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;\"\u003eHoundstongue \/ Gypsy Flower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardy Biennial Wildflower\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 (Ultra Hardy Native)\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 Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun \/ 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;\"\u003e60cm - 80cm\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;\"\u003e45cm\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;\"\u003ePlant 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\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMay to July (Year 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌑 Gothic \u0026amp; Moody Borders\u003cbr\u003e🌾 Naturalistic Wildflower Meadows\u003cbr\u003e🏖️ Dry, Coastal or Sandy Soils\u003cbr\u003e🐝 High-Quality Bumblebee Forage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 35 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\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Wild Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoundstongue looks its best in a naturalistic or wild setting. Pair it with these available species from our collection:\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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/white-campion-seeds\" title=\"White Campion Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eWhite Campion\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Contrast. The pure white flowers of the Campion provide a luminous backdrop that makes the sombre, dull maroon of the Houndstongue truly stand out. Both species thrive in similar dry, hedgerow-style 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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/vipers-bugloss-seeds\" title=\"Viper's Bugloss Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eViper's Bugloss\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Coastal Duo. If you have sandy or dry soil, grow these two together. The electric blue spikes of the Echium and the deep maroon-red of the Cynoglossum create a high-impact, bee-friendly display that looks spectacular on coastal banks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirect sow in autumn for the strongest plants, followed by dramatic maroon spikes the following early summer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; border: 1px solid #d0d0d0; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 0.9em; min-width: 300px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef);\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: left; position: sticky; left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8f9fa, #e9ecef); z-index: 10; max-width: 100px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eMonth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; text-align: center; 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min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 2px solid #d0d0d0; text-align: center; min-width: 35px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eD\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4edda 0%, #c3e6cb 100%); font-size: 1.1em;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 10px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; position: sticky; left: 0; background-color: #fff; z-index: 10; font-size: 0.9em; font-weight: 500; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFlowers (Yr 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; 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text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid #e8e8e8; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff9f9; border: 1px solid #ffebeb; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Pet Warning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seed burrs of Houndstongue are incredibly \"hooked\" (functioning like nature's Velcro). If you have long-haired pets, we recommend planting this at the back of a border where they won't brush past it, or cutting the flower stems before the seeds fully ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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🏆 Native Gothic Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its stamina and ability to thrive on dry, sandy soils, \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential choice for those wanting to create a moody, structural wild garden that supports essential early-summer pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Wildflowers →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647675122049,"sku":"CYN-OFF","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Untitleddesign_4.png?v=1778267060"},{"product_id":"monarda-didyma-mixed","title":"Monarda didyma Mixed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe bee balm — and one of the most aromatic perennials in the range. \u003cem\u003eMonarda didyma Mixed\u003c\/em\u003e produces shaggy, whorled flower heads in a vibrant mix of scarlet, pink, lavender, and white, each releasing a powerful bergamot-and-oregano fragrance at the slightest touch — a scent that fills the garden on warm summer evenings and is irresistible to bumblebees, butterflies, and hummingbird hawk-moths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonarda didyma — Hardy Perennial (H7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 60–90cm | Flowers: June–August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–April; surface sow, needs light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun to partial shade; moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide every 3 years to maintain vigour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding pollinator plant — bees, butterflies, hawk-moths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Echinacea and Agastache Liquorice Blue for a mid-border combination of aromatic perennials that hums with wildlife from June to September.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647675580801,"sku":"MON-DID","price":2.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_vfwvs8vfwvs8vfwv.png?v=1778267068"},{"product_id":"cynoglossum-hungaricum","title":"Cynoglossum hungaricum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum Seeds (Hungarian Hound's Tongue)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare and beautiful perennial relative of the Forget-me-not. Clusters of soft rose-pink flowers on strong upright stems bring a delicate, romantic touch to cottage borders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the rare and beautiful Hungarian Hound's Tongue—a distinctive perennial relative of the popular Chinese Forget-me-not. This charming species produces clusters of soft rose-pink flowers on strong, upright stems from spring into midsummer, creating a delicate, romantic display that's hard to find elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to central and eastern Europe, \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful choice for cottage gardeners looking for something a little different. It shares the same easy-going nature as its blue-flowered cousins but offers a unique pink colour palette that works beautifully in soft, pastel planting schemes. The rough, hairy leaves are typical of the Borage family and add interesting texture to the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌿\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e is a robust \u003cstrong\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e (H5), often short-lived but highly vigorous. Belonging to the Boraginaceae family, it is a rare collector's relative of the woodland Forget-me-not, perfectly adapted to the UK climate where it can survive temperatures down to -15°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hound's Tongue\" Legacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The name Cynoglossum is derived from the Greek for \"dog's tongue,\" referring to the specific rough and velvety texture of the leaves. Like its relatives Borage and Comfrey, the foliage is covered in fine, stiff hairs, providing a unique tactile and visual texture in a cottage garden border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Collector's Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the common blue varieties, the Hungarian species is rarely offered in the UK. It is valued for its strength and its ability to bridge the gap between spring biennials and summer perennials with its elegant, upright rose-pink sprays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHungarian Hound's Tongue is refreshingly easy to grow and remarkably unfussy about garden conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the most vigorous results, direct sow seeds outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (March to May)\u003c\/strong\u003e where they are to flower. Alternatively, sow indoors in late winter at a consistent 15-20°C. Surface sow onto moist seed compost and cover lightly with soil. Germination typically occurs within 14-21 days. Transplant seedlings into small pots before moving them to their final positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey prefer \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e but will tolerate partial or dappled shade comfortably. They are not fussy about soil type, provided it is well-drained. Like most members of the Borage family, they possess a resilient nature and can cope well with dry spells once their root systems are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are low-maintenance plants that require minimal pampering. Deadheading spent flower spikes will encourage a longer blooming period and prevent the plant from putting all its energy into seed production. If allowed to set seed, they may produce \"volunteer\" seedlings, providing you with free, vigorous plants for future seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\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\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\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\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardy Perennial\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\u003eH5\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hardy - tolerates -15°C)\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 Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull Sun to Partial 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;\"\u003e60cm - 75cm\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;\"\u003e30cm - 40cm\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;\"\u003ePlant 30cm 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\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLate Spring to Midsummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌸 Romantic Pastel Borders\u003cbr\u003e🦋 Supporting Spring Pollinators\u003cbr\u003e🏺 Delicate Cut Flower Fillers\u003cbr\u003e✨ Rare \u0026amp; Unusual Collections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApproximately 35 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\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e🤝\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Garden Combinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soft rose-pink of this species works spectacularly in romantic, pastel-themed borders. Pair it with these available seeds from our range:\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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/cynoglossum-mystery-rose-seeds\" title=\"Cynoglossum Mystery Rose Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCynoglossum 'Mystery Rose'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Tonal Match. Planting these two cousins together creates a multi-layered, smoky pink display. The dusty rose of 'Mystery Rose' complements the cleaner pink of \u003cem\u003eC. hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly, creating a professional designer look in any sunny border.\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=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/products\/achillea-ballerina-seeds\" title=\"Achillea Ballerina Seeds\" style=\"color: #005bd3; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eAchillea 'Ballerina'\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Texture Pair. The pure white pompom-like flowers of 'Ballerina' provide a crisp, cooling contrast to the soft rose sprays of the Hound's Tongue. Both share a love for sunny, well-drained spots and flower in harmony during the early summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; background-color: #fafafa; transition: all 0.3s ease;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05em; margin: -16px; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; transition: background-color 0.2s ease;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.2em;\"\u003e📅\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Flowering Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #666; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSow indoors in late winter or direct sow in spring for a delicate harvest of soft pink flowers from late spring through to midsummer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; 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border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgb(252, 228, 236) 0%, rgb(248, 187, 208) 100%); font-size: 1.1em; height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; border-right: 1px solid rgb(232, 232, 232); text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 8px; text-align: center; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 19.4062px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border: 1px solid #fff59d; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ Collector's Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare find in the UK gardening market. If you value unusual species and want to add a unique, soft-pink architectural element to your borders, this is a must-have for your perennial collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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🏆 Robust Perennial Stamina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for its stamina and ability to thrive on well-drained soils, \u003cem\u003eCynoglossum hungaricum\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential choice for those wanting to create a romantic, low-maintenance garden that supports a huge variety of essential spring-to-summer pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #4caf50;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong\u003eWant more detailed growing advice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishybarnabeescottagegarden.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\"\u003eView our Complete Growing Guide for Perennials →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647675646337,"sku":"CYN-HUN","price":2.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/Untitleddesign_2.png?v=1778267067"}],"url":"https:\/\/countrygardens.co.uk\/collections\/seeds-for-bees-pollinators.oembed","provider":"English Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}