Acanthus hungaricus (Long-leaved bear's breeches)
Other names: Hungarian bear's breeches, Acanthus balcanicus , Acanthus longifolius
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.
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1m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
Acanthus 'Whitewater' (Bear's breeches 'Whitewater')
'Whitewater' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves heavily splashed with white and tall, erect racemes of cream and pink flowers in summer.
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1.2m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (Bear's breeches 'Tasmanian Angel')
Other names: Variegated bear's breeches
'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.
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1m max. spread |
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0.6m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
Tulbaghia simmleri (Pink agapanthus)
Other names: Tulbaghia fragrans, Sweet garlic, Tulbaghia pulchella
T. simmleri is a bulbous perennial with narrow, linear, grey-green leaves and erect stems bearing large clusters of fragrant, pale pink flowers from midsummer to early autumn.
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0.3m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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