Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14'
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Vigorous, clump-forming, upright perennial to 2m tall, with oblong mid-green leaves. Flowers are purple-blue, appearing from late spring through to summer. This plant is a sterile hybrid, it won't self seed and is non-invasive
Scientific classification
- Species
- Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14' (Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14')
- Genus
- Symphytum
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14'
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Symphytum × uplandicum 'Bocking 14' care guide
- Consistently damp soil, mulch surface to retain steady moisture
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistently damp soil, mulch surface to retain steady moisture
Fertilizing
FertilizingMild medicinal herb feed every four weeks spring summer period
Pruning
PruningCut back to the ground in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring. Take root cuttings in early winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but free draining soil in sun or partial shade. Plants are sterile and non-invasive
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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