Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'
bear's breech 'Rue Ledan'
'Rue Ledan' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen, herbaceous perennial to around 1.5m tall with broad, shallowly lobed, glossy, dark green leaves and upright racemes of white flowers with green hoods in late summer
Synonyms
Acanthus 'Rue Lodan'Acanthus mollis 'Jardin en Face'
see moreAcanthus mollis 'Jefalba'
Acanthus mollis 'Albiflorus'
Acanthus mollis 'Alba'
Acanthus mollis white-flowered
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Acanthus are robust herbaceous perennials with handsome, lobed foliage and tall, erect racemes of two-lipped flowers with colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance. Do not move this plant as new shoots will emerge from deep roots unavoidably left behind and may be difficult to eradicate. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by root cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems
Pests
Powdery mildews may be a problem
Diseases
Slugs and snails may be a problem
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