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    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.

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    Plant Details
    • 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
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Acanthus - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

    Varieties
    ACANTHUS mollis
    Tall spikes of white flowers suffused purple, deeply lobed leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    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 again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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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 again from March 2025
    New stock in early spring.
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    ACANTHUS sennii
    Bear's breeches
    Spiny pale green leaves and red flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £22.50
    ACANTHUS spinosus
    Similar to mollis, but not so large. Leaves deeply cut and spiny
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
    Leaves boldly margined creamy white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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