Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel' (Acanthus mollis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with decorative, glossy, broadly lanceolate, green-white leaves. From June to August, it bears pink-white, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in a tub * easy to care for * slug tolerant

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel' are green-white, broadly lanceolate, glossy.

Frost hardiness
The Bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel' 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
Standard container plant 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 'Tasmanian Angel' forms lip-shaped, pink-white flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, cottage garden, woodland border