Acanthus 'Snow Storm' - P9

Description
The Bear's breech 'Morning Candle' (Acanthus mollis) is an upright, clump-forming perennial with decorative, pinnate, dark green leaves. From July to August, it bears pink, white or light pink, 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 'Morning Candle' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acanthus lusitanicus, Acanthus spinosisimus, Acanthus mollis x spinosus 'Mornings Candle'.

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

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Bear's breech 'Morning Candle' are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Bear's breech 'Morning Candle' 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
The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

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

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