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Symphytum 'Goldsmith' (Comfrey 'Goldsmith')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphytum 'Goldsmith'
Other names
Comfrey 'Goldsmith', Ornamental comfrey 'Goldsmith', Symphytum ibericum 'Jubilee', Symphytum ibericum 'Variegatum', Symphytum grandiflorum 'Jubilee', Symphytum grandiflorum 'Variegatum'
Genus
Symphytum Symphytum
Variety or Cultivar
'Goldsmith' _ 'Goldsmith' is a spreading, hairy, rhizomatous perennial bearing ovate to lance-shaped, dark-green leaves with irregular, yellow margins and pendent clusters of bell-shaped, pale blue, cream, or pink flowers in mid- to late spring.
Symphytum 'Goldsmith' is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
Leaves will cause severe discomfort if ingested.
Flower
Pink, Pale-blue, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green, Yellow, Variegated in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage new leaves. Divide in early spring or in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Symphytum 'Goldsmith' (Comfrey 'Goldsmith') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Symphytum 'Goldsmith'
Other names
Comfrey 'Goldsmith', Ornamental comfrey 'Goldsmith', Symphytum ibericum 'Jubilee', Symphytum ibericum 'Variegatum', Symphytum grandiflorum 'Jubilee', Symphytum grandiflorum 'Variegatum'
Genus
Symphytum Symphytum
Variety or Cultivar
'Goldsmith' _ 'Goldsmith' is a spreading, hairy, rhizomatous perennial bearing ovate to lance-shaped, dark-green leaves with irregular, yellow margins and pendent clusters of bell-shaped, pale blue, cream, or pink flowers in mid- to late spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading
Toxicity
Leaves will cause severe discomfort if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Pale-blue, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green, Variegated, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Variegated, Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green, Yellow, Variegated in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage new leaves. Divide in early spring or in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Symphytum 'Goldsmith' (Comfrey 'Goldsmith') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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