Acanthus mollis - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Bear's breech (Acanthus mollis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with decorative, pinnate, dark green leaves. From July to August, it bears pink or white, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. 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. 80 cm. The Bear's breech is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acanthus lusitanicus, Acanthus spinosisimus.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * easy to care for

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Bear's breech are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Bear's breech has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Acanthus mollis forms lip-shaped, pink, white flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden, cutting, woodland border