Acanthus mollis 'Hollard's Gold' - P9

Description
The Bear's breech 'Hollard´s Gold' (Acanthus mollis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with decorative, pinnate, yellow-green leaves. From July to August, it bears white-purple, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Bear's breech 'Hollard´s Gold' is well tolerant of frost.

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

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Bear's breech 'Hollard´s Gold' are yellow-green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Bear's breech 'Hollard´s Gold' 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 'Hollard´s Gold' forms lip-shaped, white-purple flowers arranged in spikes from July.

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