Borago officinalis (Borage) | 50 - 500 Seeds | £3.99 - £17.99

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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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

Borago officinalis 🌱 Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds 5mm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21°C (70°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Sow within deep pots as the long tap roots develop fast. Approx. germination time: from 20-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

Please note: This species is not permitted entry into Brazil

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