Borage is a brilliant all-rounder in the garden—easy to grow, great for pollinators, and packed with old-fashioned charm. Its star-shaped blue flowers are a magnet for bees and hoverflies, making it a top choice for anyone wanting to support wildlife.
This hardy annual has a slightly wild look, with bristly stems and big, bold leaves. It self-seeds readily, so once you’ve got it, you’ll likely see it popping up year after year (though never annoyingly so). The flowers are edible and look lovely frozen into ice cubes or sprinkled over salads and summer drinks.
Sow seeds direct where they are to grow from April onwards, or start indoors a little earlier if you prefer. It’s not fussy—just give it sun and reasonably well-drained soil. Plants can grow quite large, so give them some space to stretch out.
Height: around 60–70cm Seeds per packet: approx. 150 Hardy annual
Great in the garden, useful in the kitchen, and always buzzing with life.
Borage
£2.15
Borage is a brilliant all-rounder in the garden—easy to grow, great for pollinators, and packed with old-fashioned charm. Its star-shaped blue flowers are a magnet for bees and hoverflies, making it a top choice for anyone wanting to support wildlife.
This hardy annual has a slightly wild look, with bristly stems and big, bold leaves. It self-seeds readily, so once you’ve got it, you’ll likely see it popping up year after year (though never annoyingly so). The flowers are edible and look lovely frozen into ice cubes or sprinkled over salads and summer drinks.
Sow seeds direct where they are to grow from April onwards, or start indoors a little earlier if you prefer. It’s not fussy—just give it sun and reasonably well-drained soil. Plants can grow quite large, so give them some space to stretch out.
Height: around 60–70cm
Seeds per packet: approx. 150
Hardy annual
Great in the garden, useful in the kitchen, and always buzzing with life.
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