Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Prunus serrulata
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Blackwort
In French
cerisier
Blackwort
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Blackwort
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Blackwort
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Blackwort
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Blackwort
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Comfrey
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Comfrey Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Comfrey are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Flowering Cherry and Comfrey
Care of Flowering Cherry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.