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Acanthus dioscoridis var. perringii | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Acanthus dioscoridis var. perringii

Acanthus dioscoridis var. perringii

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous perennial to 40cm tall, with deeply divided, spiny grey-green leaves and fleshy, running roots. Produces long, upright spikes of flowers, with lilac pink sepals and creamy white corollas, from late spring to late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers deep, fertile well-drained loam, but will grow in almost any soil, in sun or partial shade. Spreads by rhizomes.

Pruning

Cut down spent flower stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring, by division in spring or autumn, or by root cuttings in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years