Symphytum azureum - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphytum grandiflorum 'Azureum'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies

Growth habit
Bushy, forming runners.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Symphytum azureum forms tubular, blue flowers from May.

Use
Bee pasture, woodland edge