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Symphytum ibericum 'Wisley Blue' (Iberian comfrey 'Wisley Blue')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.6m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year
Toxic - If ingested, severe discomfort may result. This plant
is toxic!

Botanical name: Symphytum ibericum 'Wisley Blue'

Other names: Iberian comfrey 'Wisley Blue'


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Genus: Symphytum

Variety or cultivar: 'Wisley Blue' _ 'Wisley Blue' is a mat-forming, herbaceous perennial with green, tongue-shaped leaves and sprays of blue flowers in summer.

Symphytum ibericum 'Wisley Blue' is: Deciduous

Flower: Blue in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming

Toxicity: If ingested, severe discomfort may result.

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Pests: Generally pest free

Diseases: Generally disease free

General care

Pruning: Cutting back after flowering will encourage new foliage to develop.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Root cuttings, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Symphytum ibericum 'Wisley Blue' (Iberian comfrey 'Wisley Blue') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Garden edging, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife

Cultivation: Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Careful siting of this plant is advisable, as it can be invasive.

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Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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