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Plant details
This handsome perennial has deeply lobed, dark green, shiny leaves. In late summer, it bears white flowers with purple-shaded bracts on 90cm (3ft) purple-tinted spikes. It cuts a striking figure in the garden, adding form and structure to planting schemes.
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Acanthus
Species: mollis
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Dark green
Feature: Flowers, Dramatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 150cm
Spread: 90cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
Time to divide plants: September to February
Reader reviews
kia-cat
planted up some seeds of this earlier this year [about May 09]. No sign of any growing shoots. Are they slow germinators?
22433
I planted some seeds of this in early April, i bought the seeds from Italy and they have just germinated so I'm really pleased and excited. I hope to have some strong healthy plants from them ready for flowering next year.
POSTIANO3-50
My acanthus plant 3 years old seed from Greece. Had fantastic green leaves,now they are covered in like a grey powder. Anyone tell me why and what to do. Did not have this trouble last year.
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