Comfrey. An erect perennial with greyish green leaves with bold cream margins. Drooping clusters of lilac-pink flowers from late spring to late summer. Requires rich soil to retain variegation. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Symphytum x uplandicum ‘Variegatum’
An erect perennial with greyish green leaves with bold cream margins. Drooping clusters of lilac-pink flowers from late spring to late summer. Requires rich soil to retain variegation.
Additional information
| Generic | Symphytum |
|---|---|
| Species | x uplandicum |
| Varietry | 'Variegatum' |
| Common Name | Comfrey |
| Flower Colour | lilac, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green, cream |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| 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 | |
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