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Echium
Common name; Annual Borage or Viper's bugloss
 

A hardy flowering annual, that grows to about 300mm (12") high.

The 200mm (8") long blue flowers appear in July and continue flowering through till the frosts. 

Week 16; Sow the seeds under glass in trays of seed compost and germinate at 16°C (60°F).

Germination should take about 5 -7 days.

Week 18; Prick out seedlings into boxes or cell trays when large enough to handle.

Week 21; Plant out 300mm (12") apart in an open sunny position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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