All gardens should have at least one acanthus. This one has really large deeply cut shiny leaves up to 60cm long which form large clumps and bear tall spikes of pinkish white flowers that are surrounded by purple bracts. 90cm
Common NameBears Breaches
Approx Height (10 yrs.)30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Flower ColourPink, White
Plant TypeHerbaceous