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ACANTHUS mollis 'Rue Ledan'

Commonly known as Bear's breeches

(syn. 'Jardin en Face'). Deep green lobed leaves and green-hooded white flowers.
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • White
  • Height
    1.5m (5ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

ACANTHUS mollis 'Rue Ledan'

 
Available again from March 2025 - New stock in early spring.
£13.50  , 3+ £12.00  
Delivery Information Available again from March 2025
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Good to know
    Syn. 'Jefalbus'
    Pests & Diseases
    Powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Southwestern Europe, northwestern Africa. Garden origin
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for the back of a border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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1.5m (5ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1m (39in)
  

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