Symphytum grandiflorum (Comfry)
An attractive low maintenance ground cover suitable for sun or part shade with delicate pale yellow flowers enjoyed by the bees. This is also known for its ability to speed up composting, simply add pruning's to your bin/pile. So ideal for the home composter/allotment.
Hardy and easy to grow. Reaches approx 20cm tall and will spread outwards over time to around 1m. can easily be kept at bay by simply thinning once it reaches desired size.
Comes in a 9cm pot ready to plant
Upon arrival unpack and water place in a cool semi shady spot to allow to recover from shipping. After a day or two these can be planted out. Dig a hole the size of the pot and fill with water. Sprinkle a handful of slow release food granules into the hole (this is optional but will give the plants an added boost and can be purchased with your order) soak the plant pot and remove the whole plant and its soil in one place directly into the hole back firm and firm in well to ensure their are no air pockets. Water in. Should the weather be hot during planting further watering may be necessary. Otherwise simply enjoy and trim back old flowers head once they have gone over.