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long-leaved bear's breech

Acanthus hungaricus

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae
Common Names: long-leaved bear's breeches

About this plant

A perennial to 1.5m tall with mounds of deeply cut leaves up to 1m long and 20cm wide. Spikes of white to pink flowers are borne in summer under green or purplish hoods

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sun or semi-shade in well-drained but moisture retentive soil

Pruning

Cut down old flower stems

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division or from root cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years