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Hidcote comfrey

Symphytum 'Hidcote Blue'

Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

An upright clump-forming rhizomatous perennial with oval, wrinkled and veined mid-green leaves. Clusters of red buds appear in the spring, opening to tubular pale blue flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage neat, young foliage

Propagation

Propagate by division of fleshy roots in spring or from root cuttings in early winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsGreenhouseSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years