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Acanthus mollis

Hardy Perennial

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Magnificent| architechtural perennial

Perfect for large borders

Remains semi evergreen in mild areas

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Acanthus mollis is a robust and fully hardy garden perennial. This popular species features large, jagged green foliage and produces magnificent, tall racemes of white flowers with mauve bracts from May to August. A fantastic addition to a large perennial border, Acanthus mollis is also happy in areas of dappled shade. Height and spread: 1.5m (5’). Supplied as large plug plants or in 9cm pots.

Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. The height and spread of the plant delivered will vary depending on the season, meaning arrival images are an indication only.

Height Up to 150cm (60in)
Spread Up to 150cm (59in)

Hardy Perennial

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full sunsun or semi shade

Flowering Months
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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KA4299)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KA9186)
1 x 9cm Potted Plant (59920)
1 x 1 Litre Potted Plant (KA4173)
3 bare root plants (KF7168)
6 bare root plants (KF7169)

Grow Acanthus in any fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Acanthus plants are drought tolerant once established and will even cope well in an exposed position.
Bears Breeches requires little maintenance throughout the season except for removing the faded flower stems at the base of the plant.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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