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Acanthus mollis 'Summer Beauty' (Bear's breeches 'Summer Beauty')
2 hours care
per year
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 'Summer Beauty'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Summer Beauty'
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Summer Beauty' _ 'Summer Beauty' is a hybrid perennial with vibrant green leaves, divided into broad toothed lobes, flowering with spires of mauve and white in summer.
Acanthus mollis 'Summer Beauty' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Purple, White in Spring; White, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
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 'Summer Beauty' (Bear's breeches 'Summer Beauty') 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
The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial 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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Acanthus mollis 'Summer Beauty'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Summer Beauty'
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Summer Beauty' _ 'Summer Beauty' is a hybrid perennial with vibrant green leaves, divided into broad toothed lobes, flowering with spires of mauve and white in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Purple, White in Spring; White, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
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 'Summer Beauty' (Bear's breeches 'Summer Beauty') 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
The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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