Acanthus mollis bear's breeches
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,5-1m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
blooming time
August-August
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
7 (down to -23°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Bear’s breeches is a unique perennial with large, architectural leaves. They are deep green and extremely glossy. Strong plants make long, erect stems with pinkish flowers at the end of summer. It is evergreen in milder parts of Europe.Acanthus is popular in the Mediterranean where even influenced architecture ages ago. In Roman style it was an attractive decoration of pillars, ledges and gates. It was an important decorative feature for goldsmiths as well as makers of high-class tableware.
We treat is a perennial that dies back every autumn and comes back again in spring. To enjoy the largest possible leaves we suggest mulching it profusely in autumn. Acanthus needs well-drained, fertile soil. It will be happier in temporary drought than waterlogged soil. Fully hardy to about -25°C with mulch protection.
Last update 06-02-2008, 11-02-2016
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GLOSSARY
- STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
- DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
- EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
- STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
- HOBBY - These plants are of the same quality as our standard-quality plants but younger and therefore cheaper.
- SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
- HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
- FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
- GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
