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    ACANTHUS
    ACANTHUS spinosus
    ACANTHUS spinosus
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACANTHUS spinosus

    Commonly known as Bear's breeches

    Similar to mollis, but not so large. Leaves deeply cut and spiny
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Pests & Diseases
      Powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Italy to western Turkey.
    • Deciduous
    • White
      Pure white with purple bracts.
    • Spikes
      To 1m (39in) tall
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a border
    • Fully hardy
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      60-90cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Variable, clump forming perennial. Narrowly oblong-ovate, arching, dark-green leaves to 1m (39in) long. Produces tubular, 2-lipped flowers 3.5-5cm (1½-2in) long
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.5m (5ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-90cm (24-36in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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
    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
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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