comfrey 'Goldsmith'

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Clump-forming, spreading perennial about 30cm tall, with coarse, hairy, dark green leaves to 25cm long, marked with gold and cream. Short tubular flowers of pale blue, cream or pink are borne in spring

Scientific classification

Species: comfrey 'Goldsmith' (Symphytum 'Goldsmith')
Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of comfrey 'Goldsmith'

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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 comfrey 'Goldsmith'

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comfrey 'Goldsmith' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to encourage neat, young foliage

Propagation

Propagate by division of fleshy roots in spring or from root cuttings in early winter

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Be aware the plant has the potential to become a nuisance, so will require appropriate management

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