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    ACANTHUS
    ACANTHUS
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    ACANTHUS

    Commonly known as Bear's breeches

    Genus of 25 species from dry, rocky sites mostly in the Mediterranean. They have an architectural quality and are good for cutting and drying. Representation of the leaves is found in Corinthian ornamentation, usually on columns.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Architectural interest
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Perennials and subshrubs
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Acanthus - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    varieties
    ACANTHUS mollis 'Hollard's Gold'
    Bear's breeches
    Deeply lobed leaves, yellow-green in spring. Spikes of purple-hooded white flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACANTHUS mollis 'Rue Ledan'
    Bear's breeches
    (syn. 'Jardin en Face'). Deep green lobed leaves and green-hooded white flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available from December to January
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    ACANTHUS sennii
    Bear's breeches
    Spiny pale green leaves and red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £25.00
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    Available from February 2026
    Awaiting new stock
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    ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
    Leaves boldly margined creamy white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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