Acanthus mollis - 'Bears Breeches'

£7.95

Acanthus Mollis is a spectacular, architectural plant that’s understandably popular. It is semi-evergreen, and produces huge, toothed, dark green glossy leaves up to 90cm long. In mid-summer, stunning spikes of white flowers with violet hoods shoot up from the foliage and last for several weeks. Acanthus Mollis survives best in spotted shade and even though it will take full sun, the leaves can scorch. Plant it as a group under trees or as a specimen plant in a mixed border. And give it a lot of room to spread itself out.

Supplied in a 2litre pot 

• Botanical: Acanthus mollis
• Common Name: Bear's Breeches
• Genus: Acanthus
• Species: mollis
• Eventual Height: 150cm
• Eventual Spread: 100cm
• Full to Partial Sun
• Deciduous
• Flowering Time: August-September
• Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
• Soil drainage: Well-drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
• Aspect: South, East, West
• Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
• Hardiness: Hardy (H4)