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Hidcote Blue Comfrey
Hidcote Blue Comfrey
Hidcote Blue Comfrey is an amazing shade dweller that adds new life to darkened corners of the landscape with clusters of true blue flowers accented in white. The blooms appear in late spring to early summer, adding beauty and attracting charming butterflies to the area. Plus it forms a low-growing, weed-resistant carpet of rich green foliage to boot. The perennial plants are drought resistant, and with their early-season bloom time, make ideal companions for daffodils. Plant in sun-dappled borders or feature beds to illuminate shadowy sites.
- Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Mature Height 12 - 14 inches
- Bloom Time Late spring to early summer.
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship AsNO.1
- Ground Cover
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Symphytum grandiflorum 'Hidcote Blue'
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Symphytum grandiflorum 'Hidcote Blue' -
Size:
NO.1 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Drought Tolerant
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Flower Color:
Blue, White -
Flower Form:
Bell shaped flowers -
Foliage Type:
Long ovate leaves -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below soil level and 18-24" apart. -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below the soilWatering Requirements:
Low to average water needs. Water regulary, do not over water.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Healthy plants but no blooms in the first year
At first I was disappointed when I saw only two (not three) small clumps of seemingly dead plant, but I planted them anyway following the instructions. After a couple weeks and some generous watering, they finally sprouted and leafed out into generous, healthy-looking plants, and I realized the second clump appears to be 3-4 small plants growing together. Hidcote blue comfrey is growing quite happily in the shade under a tall shrub and seems to be well-established, but there have been no blooms in the first year -- fingers crossed for next year.
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Does this plant bloom first year and what soil type is best for plant
- Asked by Jane
- Verified Reply - AngelaHidcote Blue Comfrey is very likely to bloom the first year planted. It should definitely bloom by the second year. They prefer well drained soil in a partly sunny location. Once established, they are somewhat drought tolerant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this poisonous to pets? And are they evergreen in zone 9?
- Asked by Jk
- Verified Reply - AngelaComfrey isn't listed as a toxic plant on the ASPCA site. It is an herbaceous perennial that should die back to the ground each winter.Was this answer helpful to you
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this item is sold in bags? what dose a bag contain? number of bulbs?
- Asked by Tom
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hidcote Comfrey offer includes 3 dormant bareroots per bag.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this. Medicinal as is True Comfrey
- Asked by Jacqueline
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hidcote Blue Comfrey is a cultivar and I don't know if the reported medicinal benefits are the same as the species variety. You may want to contact an herbalist for that information.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many plants are in a bag?
- Asked by Barbsonn
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Hidcote Blue Comfrey offer includes three dormant bareroot plants. Was this answer helpful to you
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How will this do in zone 10 at a coastal garden? The temperature never gets over 80 degrees except in a Santanna wind about once a year/ then it's 85.
- Asked by Bubbles
- Verified Reply - AngelaHidcote Blue Comfrey requires some amount of winter chill hours to induce flowering. We suggest the plant for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will HIDCOTE BLUE COMfrey grow in zone 10a? I'm looking for a drought-resistant border plant in this color for a shady area.
- Asked by Patricia
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe suggest Hidcote Blue Comfrey for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9. It's likely too hot for the plant to perform well in zone 10. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this an invasive plant? How much does it spread?
- Asked by Karen
- Verified Reply - AngelaHidcote Blue Comfrey can spread aggressively by underground rhizomes under ideal growing conditions. The leaves of this plant are often used as a natural fertilizer for other plants by chopping and dropping them at the base of other plants. This can help to control the spread. Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this Hidcote Blue Comfrey native to the Northeastern United States?
- Asked by Faith
- Verified Reply - AngelaHidcote Blue Comfrey is a cultivar of the native comfrey. Was this answer helpful to you
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