Acanthus spinosus-0

Acanthus spinosusSpiny Bears Breeches

£10.99

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Overview

This is a robust herbaceous perennial with handsome, thistle-like leaves foliage and tall, erect racemes of two-lipped purplish-white flowers from July-September.

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Acanthus will make a good choice as a statuesque specimen plant for a sunny border but requires plenty of space to develop. A free-draining fertile soil is essential for they will not flourish on very wet soils. Deep mulch in the autumn to give some winter protection in very cold areas from cold winds and frosts. If grown in a container they can be lifted indoors easily.

Cut back old stems after flowering.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Availability Date

March to October
Aspect

Sun
Flower Colour

Purple
Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

June, July, August, September
Foliage Type

Deciduous
Foliage Colour

Green
Hardiness

Hardy
Height after 10 years*

150cm (5ft)
Pot Size

2 Litre
Soil Type

Alkaline, Normal, Thin chalky
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Uses

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