Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches
Give your garden a stylish Mediterranean look with the impressive Acanthus mollis! This beautiful perennial is known for its large, glossy, deeply lobed leaves and striking flower spikes. In summer, elegant white-pink to purple flowers appear, rising high above the foliage.
Advantages
- Impressive height – can grow to approximately 80–120 cm tall.
- Mediterranean appeal – gives the garden a stylish and luxurious atmosphere.
- Attractive to pollinators – the flowers attract bees and other insects.
- Beautiful focal point – ideal for borders and as a standalone feature plant.
Planting Instructions Acanthus mollis
- Choose the right location: Plant the Acanthus in a sunny to partially shaded spot. A sheltered location is ideal.
- Prepare the soil: Make sure the soil is fertile and well-drained. Loosen the soil thoroughly beforehand and remove any weeds.
- Plant the Acanthus: Dig a planting hole approximately twice as wide as the root ball. Place the plant at the same depth as it was growing in the pot.
- Allow sufficient space: Maintain a planting distance of approximately 60–80 cm to give the plant enough room to develop.
- Watering: Water generously after planting. Keep the soil slightly moist during the initial period, but avoid leaving the roots in waterlogged soil for long periods.
- Fertilizing: In spring, you can optionally apply organic fertilizer to support growth and flowering.
- Winter protection: Acanthus is reasonably winter hardy. During severe frost, you can protect the plant with a layer of leaves or other protective covering.
Delivery
We supply this plant in pot size P9. This means that the plant is supplied in a square nursery pot measuring 9 × 9 × 10 cm. This pot size is ideal for a well-developed root system, allowing the plant to establish quickly and continue growing after planting.
This plant is transported in sturdy plastic blister packaging. This packaging has been specially designed to provide optimal protection for the plant during transport.
