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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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