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Acanthus ‘Bears Breeches’

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A magnificent plant with tall, architectural foliage and long-lasting spikes of white flowers which is at its best in midsummer. Position it at the back of your border where it will grow to well over a metre high at full growth. Allow plenty of room for it to spread its impressive, glossy leaves.

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  1. Soak your bare-roots in water for 4-5 hours before you plant them
  2. Pot them up into 1L or 2L pots depending on root size in a good multipurpose compost.
  3. If the root has an obvious crown position this just below the soil surface.   If the roots are long and thin, these should be laid out lengthways on the soil and covered with 2cm of soil.
  4. Place the pot somewhere outside in a sheltered position. Keep an eye on them and check for slugs and snails as they grow.
  5. Once there is a good amount of growth, you can plant them in their final position in the border.

Mature Height: 110-130cm
Mature Spread: 65-80 m
Light: Dappled shade or sun but leaves may scorch
Flowering Time: June to September
Plant size: Bare-root Perennial
Classification: Hardy Perennial

Look out for slugs and snails, they love acanthus plants, pick them off through the growing season.

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