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variegated Russian comfrey

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Clump-forming perennial to about 90cm in height, with oblong, bristly leaves 15-25cm in length, grey-green with a broad creamy-white margin. Small tubular pale lilac-pink flowers are carried in terminal clusters, from late spring to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: variegated Russian comfrey (Symphytum × uplandicum 'Variegatum')
Genus: Symphytum
Family: Boraginaceae

Harmful if eaten repeatedly. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of variegated Russian comfrey

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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 variegated Russian comfrey

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variegated Russian comfrey care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

Cut down flower stems when faded to tidy and encourage further flowers

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Variegated forms don't have as much potential to become a nuisance as the green-leaved forms, but still site with care

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