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spiny bear's breech

Acanthus spinosus L.

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae
Common Names: armed bear's breech, spiny bear's breeches

About this plant

A handsome herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with large, deeply lobed and spine-tipped, dark glossy green leaves. Erect spikes of white flowers with spiny purplish bracts in late spring and summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 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

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance.

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 CoverLow MaintenanceCity Courtyard

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

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