



ACANTHUS mollis 'Rue Ledan'
Commonly known as Bear's breeches

(syn. 'Jardin en Face'). Deep green lobed leaves and green-hooded white flowers.
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Syn. 'Jefalbus' -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Southwestern Europe, northwestern Africa. Garden origin -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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White
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Spikes
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BorderSuitable for the back of a border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Obovate, deeply lobed leaves, shiny above, to 1m (39in) long. Produces tubular, 2-lipped flowers 3.5-5cm (1½-2in) long, often on purple-tinted stems
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates all
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1m (39in)
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