Borage "Borago Officinalis"
£3.00
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Borage "Borago Officinalis"
£3.00
Sale price
£3.00
Regular price
A fast‑growing annual herb known for its striking star‑shaped blue flowers, fuzzy stems, and fresh cucumber-like scent.
Known for its beauty, pollinator appeal, and edible flowers.
Available here as a young plant in a 9cms pot ready for planting out.
🌸 Flowers
Bright sky‑blue, star‑shaped blooms with five pointed petals.
Often nodding or hanging in loose clusters.
Some varieties produce pink or white flowers.
Highly attractive to bees.
🌱 Leaves & Stems
Soft, wrinkled, grey‑green leaves covered in fine bristly hairs.
Leaves and stems have a fresh cucumber aroma.
Entire plant is hairy or “hispid”, giving it a slightly rough texture.
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Typically grows 50–70 cm tall (up to about 2 ft).
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Upright stems with loose clusters of flowers.
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An annual, but self‑seeds readily—so it often returns year after year.
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Thrives in full sun and average, well‑drained soil.
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Tolerates dry conditions once established.
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Native to the Mediterranean, now common across the UK.
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Edible flowers and young leaves:
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Used to garnish drinks (classic in Pimm’s), salads, and desserts.
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Pollinator magnet—excellent for wildlife gardens.
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Often used as a companion plant because it attracts beneficial insects.
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