#Symphytum grandiflorum hidcote pink skin#

Variety or Cultivar 'Hidcote Pink' 'Hidcote Pink' is an erect then low-spreading, hairy, rhizomatous perennial with ovate to elliptic, wrinkled, mid-green leaves and pendent clusters of bell-shaped, pale pink and white flowers in mid- to late spring. It spreads by creeping rhizomes and forms an attractive groundcover. Comfrey 'Hidcote Pink', Symphytum 'Roseum' Genus. Often grown in borders or shade gardens due to its dense foliage and attractive spring flowers.

Our potted Comfry herb plants is generally available to buy online between March and September. Comfrey is a perennial groundcover in the Boraginaceae (borage) family native to Europe. It is important to note that Comfrey is not to be taken internally as it could cause liver damage. Today Comfrey is almost solely grown for its ornamental properties and for its use as a wonderful natural fertilizer and compost activator when steeped in water it is a must have for the organic gardener.

#Symphytum grandiflorum hidcote pink skin#

Herb UsageĬomfrey has long been known as a medicinal herb, and it was cultivated by the Greeks and Romans for its powerful properties. Comfrey was historically used to treat a wide variety of ailments ranging from bronchial problems, broken bones, sprains, arthritis, gastric and varicose ulcers, severe burns, acne and other skin conditions. They are adored by bees and butterflies so they are great plants if you make honey or want to have lots of wildlife in your garden. Other small cultivars include Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Hidcote Blue. To encourage a second flush of flowers and rejuvenate the foliage, prune the plants hard to the ground after flowering and feed with a liquid feed. The sky-blue-pinkname refers to the pink buds that open to flowers, which are pale blue, fading to white. This hardy perennial will flourish in almost any soil type and situation, and as it is such a vigorous plant, it needs very little encouragement to grow well. The red buds which appear in spring and summer, open to bell-shaped flowers which are a peachy-pink colour. This variety is not as tall as some of the others and is useful as ground-cover between shrubs, making a weed-proof cluster of rough-textured green leaves, Height and spread approx 50 cm. Een zeer goede bodembedekker waar geen onkruid tegenop kan, ook groeit hij goed op plaatsen onder. Een plaats in de zon of in halfschaduw maar beschut van de volle middagzon en sterke wind. Verlangt een koele, rijke, vochtige, goed doorlatende grond. Het donkergroen blad is ruw behaard en wintergroen. It has a myriad of uses, and Comfrey is one of the most useful plants you can grow in your garden. Symphytum grandiflorum &039 Hidcote Pink&039 bloeit met zachtroze buisvormige bloemen. 'Hidcote Pink' Comfrey (also known as comphrey) is a native herb in Britain. Comfrey 'Hidcote Pink'(Symphytum 'Hidcote Pink')Herb in 1L Pot