commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"

How to Grow and Care for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"

commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'" · Symphytum 'Rubrum'

Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Spreading in habit but should be less of a nuisance than some other very vigorous Symphytum species

Watering: Sustain consistent light dampness, avoid full substrate drying outSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"

commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleSustain consistent light dampness, avoid full substrate drying out
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pHNeutral · Acid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingDiluted balanced liquid feed every four weeks warm growing months
ToxicityHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Spreading in habit but should be less of a nuisance than some other very vigorous Symphytum species

How to Water commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Sustain consistent light dampness, avoid full substrate drying out

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Partial shade · Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

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What Soil Is Best for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Soil type
Loam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Diluted balanced liquid feed every four weeks warm growing months

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How to Prune commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Generally not required but old or fading foliage can be trimmed

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How to Propagate commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Propagate by division or root cuttings

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How to Transplant commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

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How to Care for commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'" in Winter?

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How to Plant commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

Grow in sun or partial shade in moist, moderately fertile soil. Spreading in habit but should be less of a nuisance than some other very vigorous Symphytum species

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How to Repot commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

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How to Harvest commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"

Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of commonName:"comfrey 'Rubrum'"

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Symphytum 'Rubrum'
Genus
Symphytum
Family
Boraginaceae
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