Comfrey Symphytum 15cm

Comfrey (Symphytum) – 15cm
Comfrey is a powerhouse perennial every garden should have. Loved by organic growers, this hardy herb shoots up lush, deep-green leaves and charming, bell-shaped flowers that bees absolutely adore. It’s fast-growing, tough as nails, and incredibly useful.

Why gardeners love it:

Soil booster: Use the leaves to make nutrient-rich compost tea or mulch – it’s one of the best natural fertilisers you can get.

Pollinator magnet: Its nectar-rich blooms are irresistible to bees and other beneficial insects.

Low-maintenance: Thrives in most soils, grows quickly, and comes back stronger every year.

Medicinal heritage: Traditionally valued for salves and natural remedies.

Growing conditions:

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate watering, more in hot dry spells

Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil

Growth: Forms a vigorous clump; cut back regularly to harvest leaves