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Acanthus mollis Latifolius Group 'Rue Ledan' (Bear's breeches 'Rue Ledan')
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per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
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'
Genus
Acanthus 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring or by root cuttings in winter. The easiest way is to divide the roots at any time between autumn and early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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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'
Genus
Acanthus 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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
General care
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring or by root cuttings in winter. The easiest way is to divide the roots at any time between autumn and early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
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.
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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