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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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White - pure white with purple bracts. -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - 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
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Hardy - average winter - Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest
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Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - Italy to western Turkey. -
Flower Shape - Spikes - to 1m (39in) tall
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Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant
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1.5m (5ft)
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