Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to any UK garden, offering both beauty and utility. Known for its vibrant blue star-shaped flowers, borage not only enhances your garden’s aesthetic but also supports a healthy ecosystem.
Key Features & Benefits
- Easy to Grow: Thrives in various soil types with plenty of sunlight, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.
- Attractive Blooms: Produces stunning blue flowers from spring to autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Edible and Versatile: Both the flowers and leaves are edible, perfect for adding a burst of color and flavor to salads, beverages, and desserts.
- Companion Planting: Enhances the growth of nearby plants and deters pests, benefiting your overall garden health.
- Self-Seeding: Borage is an annual that effortlessly self-seeds, ensuring a continuous supply of plants each season.
Care Instructions
- Sowing: Plant borage seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors a few weeks earlier.
- Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells, to maintain healthy growth.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent unwanted self-seeding if preferred.
Culinary & Medicinal Uses
Borage is a versatile herb in the kitchen, widely used in salads, teas, and as a decorative garnish. Its leaves have a mild cucumber flavor, while the flowers add a unique taste and stunning visual appeal to various dishes. Additionally, borage has traditional medicinal uses, believed to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
Environmental Impact
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, promoting a lively and healthy garden environment.
- Soil Health: Helps improve soil structure and fertility by attracting beneficial microorganisms.
- Pest Control: Acts as a natural pest deterrent, reducing the need for chemical interventions.
Enhance your garden with our high-quality borage plants and explore a wide range of herb plants to create a vibrant and sustainable garden space. Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned pro, borage offers a rewarding and hassle-free gardening experience.
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Care Information
Care Information
Sunlight | Full sun |
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Position | Sheltered |
Soil | Well drained soil |
Planting Time | Spring |
Moisture | Moist |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Spacing | Unknown |
Height and Spread | 60-90cm |
Annual or Perennial | Annual |

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What You Need To Know About “Borage”
Planting Time: | All Year Round |
Sunlight & Positioning: | Full Sun |
Where to Plant: | Garden Beds - Pots - Containers |
Growing Location: | Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill |
Planting Time: | All Year Round |
Sunlight & Positioning: | Full Sun |
Where to Plant: | Garden Beds - Pots - Containers |
Growing Location: | Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill |
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