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 pink and white flowers that are surrounded by purple bracts. 75cm (30")
Common NameBears Breaches
Height30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade, Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Flower ColourPink, White
Plant TypeHerbaceous