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Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'
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Bear's breechesPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Acanthaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 1m
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Blue
White
Foliage colour:
Blue/Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' is a hybrid acanthus, forming wide clumps of giant, glossy, dark green, finely cut foliage. In summer tall spikes of white flowers, each with a hood-like purple bract, appear. It's perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border, particularly among bold colours, and makes a striking architectural presence.
Grow Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.
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Acanthus ‘Summer beauty’ and wildlife
Acanthus ‘Summer beauty’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Acanthus ‘Summer beauty’ poisonous?
Acanthus ‘Summer beauty’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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