The “sky-blue-pink”name refers to the pink buds that open to flowers, which are pale blue, fading to white.
It is not invasive as the larger variety can be. Growing only 8-12 inches tall and spreading by underground stolons, this cultivar is a smaller version of comfrey. In the garden, comfrey has a lot of beneficial nutrients and the leaves either can be harvested and added to a compost pile or made into a foliar tea to feed plants. The name Symphytum means to unite or knit together, as in the knitting of the bones. This was done by making a poultice that was applied to an area or an open wound. Symphytum officinale, also known as comfrey, is an herb historically used for treating a variety of ailments including sprains, swellings and bruises. Symphytum grandiflorum ‘Sky-Blue-Pink’ is one successful perennial growing in the border of the Shade Garden at the Gardens at Heather Farm. They also have adaptations such as fleshy or deep tap roots that can store nutrients or find water during the summer months. Sie blht sehr reichlich von April bis Mai. Diese schne Staude wchst relativ schnell und breitet sich durch Auslufer aus. The roots have underground stems that form additional roots and shoots along their length. It spreads by creeping rhizomes and forms an attractive groundcover. Often grown in borders or shade gardens due to its dense foliage and attractive spring flowers. It has also been used as a compost maker and plant.4. Der Garten-Beinwell 'Hidcote Pink' (Symphytum grandiflorum 'Hidcote Pink') ist eine robuste, anspruchslose, pflegeleichte, winterharte und mehrjhrige Staude. Comfrey is a perennial groundcover in the Boraginaceae (borage) family native to Europe. Symphytum ibericum (Iberian comfrey) pale yellow or pink flowers. Symphytum 'Hidcote Pink' (hybrid) pink flowers. Height to 1ft (30cm), spread to 3ft (90cm). Many plants found growing in native woodlands are either ephemeral (annuals that die back during the summer months) or perennials and shrubs that bloom during the spring when there is the greatest source of light and water. As seen from the common names, it has long been used as a herbal cure, edible vegetable and animal fodder. Symphytum grandiflorum (creeping comfrey) creamy white flowers in April-June.
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