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Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphytum x uplandicum
Other names
Russian comfrey, Healing herb, Blackwort, Bruisewort , Wallwort, Gum plant, Symphytum peregrinum misapplied
Genus
Symphytum Symphytum
Species
S. x uplandicum - S. x uplandicum is an erect, deciduous perennial with bristly, oblong, green leaves and purple-blue flowers in summer.
Symphytum x uplandicum is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of new leaves.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in moist, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as tends to spread aggressively by creeping rhizomes. If growing for plant food, mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and, in summer, compost the leaves or steep in water until decayed. Dilute the liquid 1:20 prior to use.
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)
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Botanical name
Symphytum x uplandicum
Other names
Russian comfrey, Healing herb, Blackwort, Bruisewort , Wallwort, Gum plant, Symphytum peregrinum misapplied
Genus
Symphytum Symphytum
Species
S. x uplandicum - S. x uplandicum is an erect, deciduous perennial with bristly, oblong, green leaves and purple-blue flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
If ingested, severe discomfort may result.
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Blue in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to encourage the production of new leaves.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Symphytum x uplandicum (Russian comfrey) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildlife
Cultivation
Best in moist, moderately fertile soil in sun. Tolerates partial shade. Site carefully as tends to spread aggressively by creeping rhizomes. If growing for plant food, mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and, in summer, compost the leaves or steep in water until decayed. Dilute the liquid 1:20 prior to use.
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
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