Acanthus hungaricus - P9

Description
The Long-leaved bear's breech (Acanthus hungaricus) is an upright perennial that forms light pink-coloured flowers arranged in clusters from July to September. Decorative fruits develop from the flowers. Its fingered leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Long-leaved bear's breech is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acanthus longifolius, Acanthus balcanicus.

Bulletpoints
* Fruit ornament * cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Long-leaved bear's breech are medium green, fingered.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Long-leaved bear's breech has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Long-leaved bear's breech sets beautiful accents together with: Garden veil, heart-leaved kale.

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
Acanthus hungaricus forms clusters of light pink-coloured flowers from July.

Fruit
The fruits of Acanthus hungaricus are particularly decorative.

Use
Pruning, cottage garden, perennial bed