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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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Plant specs, care guide & tips

Key features

Abundant Flowers
Great for Cut Flowers
Native to the UK
Pollinator Friendly
Self Seeding
Sun Lover

Specifications

Botanical Name
Borago officinalis
Plant type
Herbs
Colour
Blue
Eventual Height
0.5 - 1m
Eventual Spread
0.5 - 1m
Hardiness
Hardy
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast

When to plant

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Planting
Period of Interest

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.