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Herbaceous Perennial

Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (v)

bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel'

A less vigorous selection of the species, to around 1.5m in height. Leaves are dark green with white splashes and with touches of yellow when newly-emerged. Flower spikes, in the summer months, have white and pink bracts

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green White
Summer Pink White Green White
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Acanthaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
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

Grow in sun or semi-shade in well-drained but moisture retentive soil; 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 or by root cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut down old flower stems

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

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