Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

Acanthus hungaricus

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Size 1 Litre 3 Litre

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Acanthus hungaricus — Bear’s Breeches — produces striking architectural flower spikes that open green and white in bud, maturing to soft purple and white flowers which contrast beautifully with the large, deeply cut dark green leaves.

Ideal for providing bold vertical structure in a border, even into winter, it is very popular with garden designers. Flowering mainly in midsummer, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Height × Spread: 100cm × 60cm

☀️ Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade

📅 Season of Interest Summer

🌸 Flower Colour Pink, White

🌿 Foliage Colour Dark green

🪏 Preferred Soil Type Clay, Loamy

💧 Soil Moisture Content Moderate, Low

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Plant Notes

Care Guide:
Acanthus thrives in full sun to light shade in free-draining soil and must not sit wet over winter. Once established it makes excellent ground cover and is best left undisturbed. Propagate from root cuttings — note that any roots left behind when moving plants will regrow, so choose your site carefully before planting.
Good to Know:
Wildlife-friendly — the tall flower spikes are a favourite of bumblebees and long-tongued pollinators.

Long-lived and easy to grow once established.

Acanthus hungaricus