
Borago officinalis - (Borage) |
A beautiful flowering herb and hardy annual, readily self-seeding for future generations
Attracts bees and butterflies
The plant has been used as a herb and aesthetic flower since the Romans!
Produces copious amounts of starry bright purple-blue flowers on branched cymes, 2cm across
The flowers open with pink/purple petals, turning purple-blue eventually
Extremely long period of flowering, from mid spring to mid-summer!
Grows around 2 ft tall (24 inches)
Hardy to -15°C (5°F)
Plant in full sun or partial shade, within well-drained soil that is left to dry slightly between waterings
Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack
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GROWING DETAILS |
Genus: Borago
Species: officinalis
English name: Borage
Plant type: Hardy annual
Height: 60 cm (2 feet)
Spread: 60 cm (2 feet)
Season of Interest: Purple-blue flowers from spring to summer
Hardiness: Hardy to -15°C (5°F)
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil - allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
Propagation methods: From seed, and softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
DELIVERY CHARGES |
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