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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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    • 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
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    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
    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 £10.80
    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
    ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
    Leaves boldly margined creamy white
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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