Borago officinalis
20
- 50-60 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Hardy to approx. -15°C
- Suitable as a cut flower
- For a sunny position
Borage
Mid spring in rows in open ground; do not sow too densely, otherwise thin out at 30 cm.Uuse: the leaves both for seasoning cucumber and potato salads;
extracts are recommended for medical treatment.
- Professionally packed for safe transport
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- Supplied by a specialist partner nursery
Garden use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | Blue |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade |
|---|---|
| Soil | Pervious, Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Borago officinalis |
|---|---|
| Genus | Borago |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Common names | NL: komkommerkruid |
| Origin | Europe |
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