blue comfrey

How to Grow and Care for blue comfrey

blue comfrey · Symphytum × uplandicum
Also known as: Russian comfrey

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management. Can be grown for use as a plant fertiliser

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing blue comfrey

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pHNeutral · Acid · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityHarmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management. Can be grown for use as a plant fertiliser

How to Water blue comfrey?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for blue comfrey?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for blue comfrey?

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What Soil Is Best for blue comfrey?

Soil type
Loam · Clay · Chalk
Soil pH
Neutral · Acid · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for blue comfrey?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize blue comfrey?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune blue comfrey?

Generally not required but old or fading foliage can be trimmed

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How to Propagate blue comfrey?

Propagate by division in spring. Take root cuttings in early winter

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How to Transplant blue comfrey?

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How to Care for blue comfrey in Winter?

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How to Plant blue comfrey?

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant growth can be vigorous once established and has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management. Can be grown for use as a plant fertiliser

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How to Repot blue comfrey?

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How to Harvest blue comfrey?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of blue comfrey

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

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Attributes of blue comfrey

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Symphytum × uplandicum
Genus
Symphytum
Family
Boraginaceae
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