Borago officinalis (Borage)

Name: Borago officinalis (Borage)
Brand: Sarah Raven
SKU: 080040BO
Price: 2.25 GBP
Availability: InStock

A classic blue-flowered borage. Brilliant for pollinators and an excellent edible flower.

60 seeds

5 seedlings (510946-5)

10 seedlings (510946-10)

3 x 9cm pots (510946-3)

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Details:

Type: Hardy Annual
Position: Kitchen Garden
Soil: Broad Tolerance
Flowers: April - November, 10-12 weeks from spring sowing.
Height: 60cm (24in)
Group/Species: officinalis
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.

Description

The classic blue flower to decorate Pimms, summer drinks (freeze it in ice cubes) and puddings. Brilliant for pollinators and an excellent edible flower. wilt the leaves for a sauce for pasta and stuffing for ravioli.

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.

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Sow Under Cover
Direct Sow
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