Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | |
15cm | Min |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Borage Overview
Echium is a genus of around 67 annual and evergreen shrubs, biennial and perennial species originating from North Africa, Europe and Macaronesia. Some species are considered invasive and others are grown widely as ornamental garden plants for their dramatic flower spikes of tubular flowers.
Common problems with Borage
How to propagate Borage
Seed
Cuttings
Greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Special features of Borage
Attractive flowers
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Borage
Grown for their flowers.