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Intermediate
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1.5m
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1.5m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Acanthus mollis Latifolius Group 'Rue Ledan'
Other names: Bear's breeches 'Rue Ledan', White bear's breeches, White-flowering bear's breeches, Acanthus mollis 'Rue Ledan' , Acanthus mollis 'Jeffalbus', Acanthus mollis 'Jefalba', Acanthus mollis 'Jardin en Face', Acanthus mollis 'Albus'
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Genus: Acanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Rue Ledan' _ 'Rue Ledan' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves and erect racemes of white, hooded flowers in late summer.
Acanthus mollis Latifolius Group 'Rue Ledan' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Fruit: Green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Acanthus mollis Latifolius Group 'Rue Ledan' (Bear's breeches 'Rue Ledan') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation: Grows best in deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will tolerate most soil conditions. Drought and shade tolerant.
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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 Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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