Borage...

I cant believe yours is out allready...everywhere i look you lovely people are posting pictures of plants i have and mine are no where near ready..my hawthorn is just about thinking of flowering..as for mr borage he isnt ready yet..it must be winter still here!!hornbeam has put a picture on of his woad mine hasnt even got a flower bud yet!!allthough they are all healthy just late and slow..

 

Thats true...mine will last till october at this speed...i have realised i dont have enough spring plants as my garden is just like 40 shades of green so i am growing some seeds of spring flowers in the green house..i can plant them out september and next year i wont have to wait so long for flowers..

 

My borage is not blooming yet. Borage is a native of central and southern France so its going to find our climate a bit daunting. It all depends on latitude and temperature. I have a friend in Carlisle who still has daffodils out in her garden!

 

Where did you all get your borage from?
It's lovely.

Stingo

 

Thanks MF
Would love some seed

 

borage is out now everywhere..you can add the leaves to drinks ..and the flowers as asalad garnish..the seed from borage contains gamma linolenic acid and is used as an alternative to evening primrose oil..for hormonal problems and skin complaints ..borage is grown as a crop for its oil for the pharmaceutical drugs and cosmetic products..

 

Lovely pic. wildflower, another plant that's a must have for next year!