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variegated Russian comfrey

Symphytum × uplandicum 'Variegatum' (v)

Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial to 90cm in height, with ovate-lanceolate leaves 15-25cm in length, grey-green with a broad creamy-white margin. Small tubular pale lilac-pink flowers are carried in terminal clusters

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

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. Variegated forms are not so invasive as plain-leaved forms but still site with care

Pruning

Remove flower stems as they form or soon after to keep foliage attractive

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years