Overview
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Symphytum, part of the Boraginaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. As a cultivar of the Symphytum genus, it features broad, deciduous leaves and produces clusters of nodding, tubular flowers in spring and summer. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. It is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, beds, and ground cover, and is hardy to UK zone H7.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Symphytum
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold'
- Propagation
- Division of fleshy roots in spring, Root cuttings in early winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold'?
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' need?
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' hardy in the UK?
Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Symphytum ibericum 'All Gold'?
Division of fleshy roots in spring, Root cuttings in early winter.
More in the Symphytum genus
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- Symphytum 'Empire'
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- Symphytum cycladense
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