Dwarf Comfrey (Symphytum grandiflorum) – Bare Root Cuttings
Grown as part of our Farming with Fungi project at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Bring this resilient and attractive groundcover into your garden. Dwarf Comfrey, Symphytum grandiflorum, is a hardy perennial known for its dense foliage, vibrant spring flowers, and exceptional soil-improving qualities. It’s ideal for planting beneath fruit trees, in shady borders, or anywhere you want a living mulch that builds fertility year after year.
Each order contains healthy bare-root cuttings taken from organically managed stock grown in rich soil at our project sites in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Why Choose Our Dwarf Comfrey
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Locally propagated in Wales – grown without chemicals or peat
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Hardy and long-lived (RHS H7, down to –20 °C)
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Excellent for soil structure and pollinators
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Spreads slowly by rhizome, non-invasive
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Suitable for shade or partial sun
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Great companion for fruit trees, soft fruit, and perennial borders
Planting & Care
Plant roots 5–10 cm deep in moist, well-drained soil. Water in well. Dwarf Comfrey forms a low mat of green foliage with early blue-violet flowers that attract bees in spring. Once established, it needs little care and tolerates both clay and sandy soils.
Pack Sizes
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4 × bare-root cuttings – £ 16
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8 × bare-root cuttings – £ 28
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12 × bare-root cuttings – £ 40
Postage
£ 3.95 Royal Mail 2nd Class.
We combine postage across all our plant listings – you only pay once per order.
Sustainably Grown
These plants are grown as part of our Farming with Fungi project at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, promoting soil health, biodiversity, and regenerative horticulture. Every purchase supports ongoing research and practical ecosystem restoration in Wales.
