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Borago officinalis (Borage)
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
- Scented
- Pefect 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
- Loved by Garden Birds
- Loved by Pollinators
- Self-sows
- Good for Cutting
- Scented
- Pefect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- April - November, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing.
- 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
April - November, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing.
