Symphytum x uplandicum 'Bocking 14'

A spreading perennial with large, rough, hairy leaves and tubular, violet flowers, held on 80cm tall flower-stems from May to June. This specific ‘Bocking 14’ variety is one of the best comfrey to use for making compost teas, a natural fertiliser. In addition to this, it does not spread, unlike other comfreys, as its seeds are sterile.

Comfrey likes growing in fertile, deep, moist soil in sun or partial shade, but once established it can grow nearly anywhere.