Comfrey. A spreading perennial with green leaves variegated gold and cream. Clusters of pale blue or cream flowers from mid to late spring. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum ‘Goldsmith’
A spreading perennial with green leaves variegated gold and cream. Clusters of pale blue or cream flowers from mid to late spring.
Additional information
| Generic | Symphytum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Goldsmith' |
| Common Name | Comfrey |
| Flower Colour | blue, cream |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, gold, cream |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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