Symphytum grand. 'Goldsmith' - P9

Description
The Creeping comfrey 'Goldsmith' (Symphytum grandiflorum) is a bushy, runner-forming, dense perennial with decorative, egg-shaped, whole-margined, medium-green leaves with yellow edges. It bears light blue, tubular flowers from April to May. In a semi-shady to shady location, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Creeping comfrey 'Goldsmith' makes no particular demands on the soil. The Creeping comfrey 'Goldsmith' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphytum ibericum.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Creeping comfrey 'Goldsmith' are medium green, ovate, with entire margins and a yellow edge.

Spread
Caucasus.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping comfrey 'Goldsmith' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, runner-forming, dense.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

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

Flower
Symphytum grandiflorum 'Goldsmith' forms tubular, light blue flowers from April.

Use
Group planting, park, bee pasture, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth, natural garden