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bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel'

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae

About this plant

'Tasmanian Angel' is a less vigorous selection of the species, to around 1.5m in height. Leaves are dark green with white splashes and with touches of yellow when newly-emerged. Flower spikes, in the summer months, have white and pink bracts

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

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in sun or semi-shade in well-drained but moisture retentive soil; do not move this plant as new shoots will emerge from deep roots unavoidably left behind and may be difficult to eradicate

Pruning

Cut down old flower stems

Propagation

Propagate by division or by root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years