Acanthus mollis
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Question from
Suzanne Warring
We have several clumps of Acanthus in our garden and would like to get rid of them. No success in trying to dig them up as there always seems to be a tiny bit left which then grows into another plant. The roots are really deep and some seem to be amongst unmovable stones. As suggested by a local gardener we tried painting onto the leaves neat Roundup mixed with a little Fairyliquid (?!) but this only seemed to kill those particular leaves and up sprang new growth. We do not know exactly which variety of Acanthus we have - only that we want it gone. We live in Cornwall. Would appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks
Suzanne
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- Posted: Mon. 2nd April 2012 06:43
- Last reply: Mon. 2nd April 2012 18:53
Comment from
Trui Malten
I have inherited my garden with a big acanthus that seems to be spreading and sprouting up anywhere it can. How and when do I take care of the sprouting? I guess I did it at the wrong time this year as there are plenty of beautiful leaves, but no flowers so far.
I like the plant, but don't want it to take over my entire small garden.
Thanks
Trui
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- Posted: Mon. 3rd October 2011 12:16
- Last reply: Mon. 3rd October 2011 19:57
Comment from
Jill Crawley
Plenty of healthy looking green leaves but no flowers for the second year running. Any ideas , please?
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- Posted: Tue. 2nd August 2011 21:21
- Last reply: Thu. 4th August 2011 14:08
Question from
J&L
The leaves appear to be rotting - yellowing with brown edges, there are a few small circular holes. Plant info says mainly pest free but our plants are far from healthy! Any ideas??
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- Posted: Sun. 25th July 2010 20:50
- Last reply: Wed. 28th July 2010 18:30
Comment from
Miriam Mesa-Villalba
The leaves of this plant are generally considered by historians to have been the design inspiration for the Corinthian column capitals of Roman architecture.
In Spain I have seen the subsp platyphyllos.
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- Posted: Wed. 13th May 2009 18:51
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