{"product_id":"comfrey-plant-traditional-garden-herb","title":"Comfrey Plant - Traditional Garden Herb","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA powerful and practical herb for your healing garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey is one of those plants that quietly becomes indispensable. Strong, fast-growing, and deeply rooted in traditional growing, it’s a true workhorse of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re building a natural, productive space or simply want plants that give back to the soil, Comfrey is one of the most useful additions you can grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Healing Herb Garden Comfrey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Comfrey plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in beds, borders, or designated areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfrey (\u003cem\u003eSymphytum officinale\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy perennial herb known for its large green leaves and clusters of bell-shaped flowers. It grows vigorously and returns year after year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adaptable plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is ideal for wildlife gardens, composting systems, and natural growing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComfrey – The Healing Herb Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring – Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 – 120 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \/ Part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a dedicated area, border, or productive garden space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 50 – 80 cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well during establishment; afterwards, it is low maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back regularly to control size and encourage fresh growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, moist soil but is highly adaptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 – 120 cm × spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut leaves using secateurs or scissors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest throughout the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular cutting encourages strong regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden benefit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for composting and making plant feed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in a fixed position as it can be difficult to remove once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm","offer_id":57361740595582,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/comfrey-plant-traditional-garden-herb-1954204.png?v=1777846995","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/comfrey-plant-traditional-garden-herb","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}