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Borago pygmaea (Bell-flowered borage)
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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Borago pygmaea
Other names
Bell-flowered borage, Slender borage, Borago laxiflora, Pygmy borage
Genus
Borago Borago
Species
B. pygmaea - B. pygmaea is a short-lived, rosette-forming, herbaceous perennial with roughly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and slender, stems bearing loose, arching clusters of bell-shaped, pale blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Borago pygmaea is: Deciduous
Habit
Rosette
Toxicity
Handling leaves may cause skin irritation or allergy.
Flower
Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf-mining sawflies , Slugs Leaf-mining sawflies , Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring. Take cuttings of young sideshoots in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Borago pygmaea (Bell-flowered borage) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Site carefully as resents transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Borage works well with other herbs and old fashioned roses.
Botanical name
Borago pygmaea
Other names
Bell-flowered borage, Slender borage, Borago laxiflora, Pygmy borage
Genus
Borago Borago
Species
B. pygmaea - B. pygmaea is a short-lived, rosette-forming, herbaceous perennial with roughly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped, dark green leaves and slender, stems bearing loose, arching clusters of bell-shaped, pale blue flowers from early summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rosette
Toxicity
Handling leaves may cause skin irritation or allergy.
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Colour
Flower
Blue in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation
Divide in spring. Take cuttings of young sideshoots in summer.
Propagation methods
Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Borago pygmaea (Bell-flowered borage) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Bees (attract & feed bees), Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in moist or moist but well-drained soil in partial shade. Site carefully as resents transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Borage works well with other herbs and old fashioned roses.
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