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Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel', Variegated bear's breeches
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Tasmanian Angel' _ 'Tasmanian Angel' is a vigorous, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves with irregular, white to pale yellow margins and mottling and, in summer, tall, erect racemes of pink flowers with creamy-white bracts.
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Cream, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Mottled, Dark-green, Cream, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
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 'Tasmanian Angel' (Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but tolerate most soils. Drought tolerant once established. May be evergreen in areas with warm winters, may completely die back in colder areas. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel', Variegated bear's breeches
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Tasmanian Angel' _ 'Tasmanian Angel' is a vigorous, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial bearing glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves with irregular, white to pale yellow margins and mottling and, in summer, tall, erect racemes of pink flowers with creamy-white bracts.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Mottled, Dark-green, Cream, Variegated in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
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 'Tasmanian Angel' (Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but tolerate most soils. Drought tolerant once established. May be evergreen in areas with warm winters, may completely die back in colder areas. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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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