Product description
Borage is cultivated for its both its ornamental and culinary value. Growing up to a metre tall, this is a great option for ground cover at the back of flower beds and borders. Pollinators love Borage flowers and placing the herb near your fruit and vegetable plants will help attract bees to pollinate crops.
Also known as Cool Tankard, Tailwort or Starflower, Borage flowers measure around 2cm and last all season. You’ll begin to see flowers appear in June and they will continue right through until November.
The whole plant, including the flowers and stalks, is edible and has a fresh taste, a little like cucumber. Borage leaves are a welcome addition to salads, eggs or cream/yoghurt based dips and complement shellfish well. Stalks can be cooked and eaten, and the flowers make attractive garnishes for drinks and salads.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Borage
Borage
Borage
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Product description
Borage is cultivated for its both its ornamental and culinary value. Growing up to a metre tall, this is a great option for ground cover at the back of flower beds and borders. Pollinators love Borage flowers and placing the herb near your fruit and vegetable plants will help attract bees to pollinate crops.
Also known as Cool Tankard, Tailwort or Starflower, Borage flowers measure around 2cm and last all season. You’ll begin to see flowers appear in June and they will continue right through until November.
The whole plant, including the flowers and stalks, is edible and has a fresh taste, a little like cucumber. Borage leaves are a welcome addition to salads, eggs or cream/yoghurt based dips and complement shellfish well. Stalks can be cooked and eaten, and the flowers make attractive garnishes for drinks and salads.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Water during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Bear in mind that container-grown plants may need to be watered daily during hot weather.
How to Water
Water during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist. Bear in mind that container-grown plants may need to be watered daily during hot weather.
How to Plant
Borage tolerates light shade, but flourishes best planted in light, moist but well-draining soil in full sun. Grow in pots or in the ground, leaving around 30-50cm between plants. Dig a hole slightly bigger than the root ball and position it before backfilling with soil and firming down gently. Water in well.
