Borage seeds to edible flowers.
Used in ancient times to bring on courage and bravery, now growing borage is for cucumber-tasting teas and flower decorations in a salad. Grow your own Borage (or bravery) from seeds.
- Brings pollinators to your garden, so try planting near some strawberries to increase your yield
- Grows as quickly as an annual, yet will self-seed to colonise a small patch of your garden
- It grows fast in containers and you can be enjoying fresh herbs
This pack contains approximately 150 seeds.
Borage Seeds
About Borage
While not as common as thyme or basil, borage herb (Borago officinalis) is a unique plant for the culinary garden. It grows quickly as an annual but will colonise a corner of the garden by self-seeding and reappearing year after year.
In The Records
The Greeks and Romans believed the herb was a source of courage and in medieval times flowers were embroidered into tapestries and the colours of jousting knights. The blooms were even floated in drinks consumed by the Crusaders before battle.
Features Perfect for pots, pollinator-friendly and hardy-annual Locations Window box, balconies, containers and garden beds Effort Level Looks after itself Botanical Name Borago Officinalis Other Names Burrage, common bugloss, bee-bread, bee fodder, star flower, ox's tongue, and cool tankard. Plant Type Annual Pot Size 50 cm Pet/Baby Safe Known to be toxic. Number of Seeds 50 Sowing Tips Sow seeds on firm, damp soil and lightly cover. Seal in a clear container and place in a sunny spot until they have sprouted.