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Annual Plant (B) T1
HAB504706

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Borage (Starflower)
Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Type: Hardy Annual

Borage, also known as Starflower, is a classic cottage garden herb with brilliant star-shaped blue blooms and soft, hairy foliage. Loved by bees and beneficial insects, it brings both beauty and biodiversity to your garden. The edible flowers make a charming garnish for salads and drinks, and the leaves have a mild cucumber flavour. Fast-growing and self-seeding, borage is ideal for wildlife gardens, herb patches, and companion planting.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy Annual
Height: 60–100cm
Spread: 30–45cm
Flowers: June – September
Position: Full sun or light shade

Growing Information

Sow: March – May directly outdoors, or August – September for early spring blooms
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Transplant/Thin: Thin to 30cm apart once seedlings are established
Care: Very low maintenance; will self-seed freely if allowed

Why You’ll Love It

Star-shaped blue flowers adored by bees
Edible blooms and foliage – great for salads & cocktails
Quick-growing with a natural, informal charm
Acts as a companion plant for tomatoes, strawberries & squash

Top Tip

Harvest flowers in the morning for the best colour and flavour. Leave a few plants to self-seed for blooms year after year.

Perfect For

Wildlife & pollinator gardens
Herb beds & kitchen gardens
Companion planting schemes
Edible flowers & natural garnishes

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