Acanthus spinosus - P9

Description
The Armed bear's breech (Acanthus spinosus) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces pink or purple, lip-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from July to August. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 70 cm wide. The Armed bear's breech is well tolerant of frost.

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Armed bear's breech are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Armed 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.

Planting partner
The Armed bear's breech sets beautiful accents together with: Garden gypsophila, Mediterranean june lily.

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 roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought.

Flower
Acanthus spinosus forms lip-shaped, pink, purple flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden