Comfrey

Pendent clusters of pale pink and white tubular flowers in April and May above mounds of mid-green leaves. This pretty pink form of comfrey is best planted in bold drifts in a moist, partially shady site. It makes excellent groundcover for semi-wild areas of the garden and a good companion for ferns and shade-loving woodland plants.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: moist, fertile soilRate of growth: fast-growing Flowering period: April and May Flower colour: pale pink and whiteOther features: contact with the foliage may cause skin irritation; the roots and leaves may cause severe discomfort if ingestedHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Mulch with well-rotted manure in spring and dead-head after flowering to encourage the growth of young foliage
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