Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches)
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Acanthus spinosus forms a large clump, approximately 90 - 120 cm high, of dramatic, sculptural deep green leaves. The deeply scalloped leaf shape has been used extensively as a decorative motif since the time of the ancient Greeks. The highly distinctive purple and white flowers, like those in the picture, appear on upright spikes up to 180 cm high in summer.
This plant prefers any well drained soil and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It tolerates dry conditions, reflecting its Mediterranean origins. There are generally no pest or disease problems.
Detailed growing instructions are supplied with the Acanthus spinosus (Bear's Breeches) plants, and can be viewed here.
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Acanthus spinosus goes well with:-
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Achillea 'Fanal' (Yarrow)
Height: Tall, Width: Medium
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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Artemisia ludoviciana 'Silver Queen' (Louisiana Sage)
Height: Tall, Width: Medium
Flowering time: Autumn
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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Asphodeline lutea (King's Spear)
Height: Tall, Width: Medium
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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Origanum vulgare 'Aureum' (Gold Leaved Oregano)
Height: Medium, Width: Wide
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' (Meadow Rue)
Height: Tall, Width: Medium
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun or Partial Shade
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Anthemis sancti-johannis
Height: Medium, Width: Medium
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids (African Lily)
Height: Tall, Width: Wide
Flowering time: Summer
Soil Requirements: Moist or Well Drained
Light Requirements: Sun
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