• Eventual Height: 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.9m
bear's breeches bear's breeches

Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'

bear's breeches

size: 2 litre pot   available to order from summer 2012    

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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: deep, fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: fast-growing
  • Flowering period: May to August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

    First discovered in a garden in Northern France, the flowers of this beautiful variety are pure white with a green hood. These appear on the tall, upright flowerspikes throughout the summer above large and handsome foliage. A wonderful addition to the border where they will add vertical interest to the planting scheme. They are easy to grow and relatively undemanding in well-drained soils.

  • Garden care: To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells.To rejuvenate and minimise congestion, lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

  • Eventual Height: 1.5m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.9m
Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan' - bear's breeches A very striking and elegant perennial

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