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Acanthus Spinosus | Bears Breeches
Acanthus Spinosus | Bears Breeches

Acanthus Spinosus | Bears Breeches

SKU: RH30002119
9cm pot
£11.99
Available to order from autumn
3 × 9cm pots
£27.99 £9.33 each
Available to order from autumn
6 × 9cm pots
£49.99 £8.33 each
Available to order from autumn
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Overview

A fantastic architectural plant. Acanthus spinosus is a fantastic, architectural plant that's justifiably popular. It is deciduous, and produces enormous, jagged, deep green glossy leaves up to 90cm long in early spring. In mid-summer, spectacular spikes of white flowers with purple hoods shoot up from the foliage and last for several weeks. It thrives best in dappled shade and although it will take full sun, the leaves may scorch. Plant it as a specimen plant in a mixed border, and give it plenty of room to spread itself out. Slugs and snails love this plant, so pick them off regularly.

Specifications

    • Position: full sun or partial shade
    • Soil: deep, fertile, well-drained soil
    • Rate of growth: fast growing
    • Flowering period: May to August
    • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells. To rejuvenate and minimise congestion, lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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