Borage

The herb that earns its place twice over. Borage produces striking, vivid blue, star-shaped flowers with a fresh cucumber flavour that are outstanding frozen into ice cubes, floated in Pimm’s, or scattered over salads — and simultaneously provides one of the finest pollinator plants in the kitchen garden, attracting bees in extraordinary numbers throughout the summer.

• Borago officinalis — Hardy Annual (H5)
• Height: 60cm | Flowers/harvest: June–September
• Approximately 50 seeds per packet
• Direct sow March–April; full sun; well-drained soil
• Self-seeds freely — naturalises beautifully once established
• Outstanding companion plant for tomatoes, cucumbers, and brassicas
• Edible flowers with fresh cucumber flavour