Fothergill's Borage Blue Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Borago officinalis, a robust and reliable Hardy Annual.
• Cottage Garden Essential: Produces delicate blue, star-shaped, pendulous flowers throughout the summer months.
• Culinary Uses: Widely used as a herb; the edible leaves offer a refreshing cucumber flavour, ideal for summer drinks and salads.
• Wildlife Friendly: Specifically noted for being attractive to bees, helping to pollinate and support local garden ecosystems.
• Growth Habit: Reaches a manageable height of 60cm (24in), fitting comfortably in the middle of a garden border or herb patch.
• Ideal Environment: Suited for informal settings, wildlife-friendly spaces, and traditional kitchen gardens.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Easy to establish from seed; follow packet instructions for seasonal sowing dates.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal intervention once established due to its hardy nature.
• Harvesting: Pick young leaves for the best cucumber-like flavour; flowers can also be harvested for garnish.