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Borago officinalis (Borage)
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
- Scented
- Perfect for Pots
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
The classic blue flower to decorate Pimms, summer drinks (freeze it in ice cubes) and puddings
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
- Scented
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- June - September
- Height
- 60cm (24in)
- Common name
- Blue Borage
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Sow under cover in spring, cover lightly. Keep moist and warm. Pot on into individual modules or pots to grow on in a light, frost-free place. Harden off before planting out in late spring. Very successful from direct sowings April-July.
Care Tips
Should be potted on and planted out when the frosts are over. It's a lovely plant that prolifically Self-sows so you won't need to sow again.
Flowering Time
June - September
