Product description
Long vivid green leaves and clusters of purple-pink tubular flowers make Comfrey a welcome addition to flower beds and borders. This is a great way to fill gaps, especially between rose bushes. Comfrey also grows well in pots and containers.
Known as the Healing Herb, Comfrey is popular in herbalism. It's historically been used topically on sprains, bruises, minor cuts and scratches. It's not suitable for human consumption and should not be ingested.
Comfrey also has many uses in the garden. Leaves can be regularly harvested and added to your compost as an activator to speed up the process. They can also be made into a nutritious and effective plant feed, suitable for use on fruit and veg crops as well as flowers and other plants.
If you have a damp area of the garden, Comfrey is ideal for adding interest and colour. It loves moist ground and is perfect for spots near rivers, streams or ponds. Pollinators find Comfrey irresistible, and you’ll find it attracts lots of bees and butterflies to the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Comfrey
Common Comfrey
Common Comfrey
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Product description
Long vivid green leaves and clusters of purple-pink tubular flowers make Comfrey a welcome addition to flower beds and borders. This is a great way to fill gaps, especially between rose bushes. Comfrey also grows well in pots and containers.
Known as the Healing Herb, Comfrey is popular in herbalism. It's historically been used topically on sprains, bruises, minor cuts and scratches. It's not suitable for human consumption and should not be ingested.
Comfrey also has many uses in the garden. Leaves can be regularly harvested and added to your compost as an activator to speed up the process. They can also be made into a nutritious and effective plant feed, suitable for use on fruit and veg crops as well as flowers and other plants.
If you have a damp area of the garden, Comfrey is ideal for adding interest and colour. It loves moist ground and is perfect for spots near rivers, streams or ponds. Pollinators find Comfrey irresistible, and you’ll find it attracts lots of bees and butterflies to the garden.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Harvest the leaves and steep them in water to make comfrey tea, an excellent plant fertiliser for use around the garden.
How to Water
Water regularly, particularly during dry spells. Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and don’t let the soil dry out completely. Once established, comfrey can tolerate a few days of drought.
How to Plant
Grow comfrey in moderately fertile moist but well-draining or poorly drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Remove the plant from the pot and position it in the hole so the roots are buried at least up to the same soil level as they were in the pot. Leave 60-90cm between plants.
