Acanthus hungaricus

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Acanthus hungaricus, Bear's Breeches

Acanthus hungaricus, commonly known as Bear’s Breeches, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial with large, glossy, dark green leaves and striking spikes of purple and white hooded flowers. The flowers are produced in late spring through early summer and rise profoundly above the foliage making for a spectacular display as it grows to about 1 m tall and the same wide. Acanthus hungaricus is commonly mass planted on a bank, added to mixed plantings, included in cottage gardens, used to line a driveway or path, or maintained in a container.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Shade
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Acanthus hungaricus, Bear's Breeches

Acanthus hungaricus Details

Acanthus hungaricus, commonly known as Bear’s Breeches, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial with large, glossy, dark green leaves and striking spikes of purple and white hooded flowers. The flowers are produced in late spring through early summer and rise profoundly above the foliage making for a spectacular display. It grows as a clump to about 1 m tall and the same wide but will colonise a larger area as it roots spread. It grows best in fertile, well-drained soils in either full sun or partial shade. Plants are tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates, and in these environments, it may die back during winter to regrow when conditions favour. Acanthus hungaricus is commonly mass planted on a bank, added to mixed plantings, included in cottage gardens, used to line a driveway or path, or maintained in a container. This plant is sure to impress.