


Borage Blue & White Flowered Mix
Borage, also known as starflower, is an edible ornamental and medical plant, the praises of which have been sung by some of the most famous herbalists in history. John Gerard’s Herball includes –the saying Ego borago, gaudia semper ago, meaning ‘I, borage, bring always courage’. And, according to Pliny the Elder, when borage leaves and petals are put into wine, it ‘makes men and women glad and merry, and drives away all sadness, dullness and melancholy’. With such commendations, it’s no surprise that the Blue and White Flowered Mix variety has became a favourite in modern mixology, being used to garnish cocktails such as the gin-based Pimm’s Cup.
Includes 50 seeds
SOWING 
Indoor Feb-Mar 
Outdoor Apr-June
TIMING 
Germination 7-15 days 
Harvesting 50-70 days
SPACING 
When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 3 cm 
When thinning 10-15 cm
GROWING 
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade 
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil 
Watering Regular, moderate watering 
Feeding No fertilizer or compost addition is necessary
CARING 
Expert tip Do not fertilise because this will promote leaf growth and suppress flowering. Dead-heading or picking the flowers will prolong blooming.
SUPPORTING 
Pollinators
Attracts bees and butterflies. 
Pests
Repels tomato pests.
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