Borage. Vigorous annual with hairy stems and leaves. Nodding star-shaped flowers of bright blue. Self-seeds. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Borago officinalis
Vigorous annual with hairy stems and leaves. Nodding star-shaped flowers of bright blue. Self-seeds.
Additional information
| Generic | Borago |
|---|---|
| Species | officinalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Borage |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Herb garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
Related products
Limnanthes douglasii
A spreading hardy annual with glossy, bright green leaves and fragrant, cup-shaped, bright yellow flowers margined white. Seeds freely.
Magilla frutescens ‘Perilla Purple’
This striking plant features showy coleus-like foliage, but is extremely heat and cold tolerant. A wonderful addition to large mixed containers or for adding contrast to the landscape. Performs well in sun or shade. Sterile seeds mean this variety is non-invasive
Nicotiana langsdorffii
A pretty annual with large basal leaves and nodding tubular, apple-green flowers in summer.
Galactites tomentosa
An annual with spiny stems and narrow leaves, white to purple flowers in summer.
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Erect annual grown for its spinach-like, succulent, blood-red foliage and flowering spikes.
Geranium robertianum ‘Album’
An ideal plant for informal situations due to its ability to seed itself profusely
Salvia viridis
An excellent plant for flower arranging, very showy bracts.
Arctotis x hybrida ‘Flame’
Free-flowering annual or short-lived perennial with brilliant orange-red daisy-like flowers.