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Beginner
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1m
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1.2m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Acanthus hungaricus
Other names: Long-leaved bear's breeches, Hungarian bear's breeches, Acanthus balcanicus , Acanthus longifolius
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Genus: Acanthus
Species: A. hungaricus - A. hungaricus is a clump-forming perennial bearing oblong to ovate, deeply lobed, dark green leaves with winged midribs and, in summer, erect racemes of white or pale pink flowers with spiny, purple bracts.
Acanthus hungaricus is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Purple, Pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Plant with:
Bergenia x schmidtii (Schmidt elephant ear), Bergenia 'Morgenröte' (Elephant's ears 'Morgenröte'), Bergenia 'Silberlicht' (Elephant's ears 'Silberlicht'), Angelica archangelica (Angelica), Ballota pseudodictamnus (False dittany), Rosa glauca (Red leaved rose), Ballota acetabulosa (Greek horehound), Rosa 'Morning Mist' (Rose 'Morning Mist'), Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' (Laurustinus 'Gwenllian')
Acanthus hungaricus (Long-leaved bear's breeches) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but will grow in most soils. Plant shallowly. Drought tolerant once established. May be slow to establish but may become invasive in favourable conditions.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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North, South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Jacquie
How can I control the very strong expanding roots of my Acanthus? It has not flowered this year but I'm getting lots of shoots and I am concerned it may damage the concrete steps and path with its deep roots.
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- Posted: Mon. 14th November 2011 22:34
- Last reply: Tue. 15th November 2011 17:29
Question from
Jacquie
my Acanthus has not flowered this year but it has developed a very strong invasive root system going under concrete steps next to it. How can I controlled it as I'm worried it may damage the steps? Soil is clay.
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- Replies: 2
- Posted: Mon. 14th November 2011 22:30
- Last reply: Tue. 15th November 2011 17:27
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