| Acanthus hungaricus | USDA Zone: 5-8 |
Hungarian Bear's Breeches features showy spikes of shell pink hooded flowers with violet sheaths rising above the foliage from mid to late summer, which emerge from distinctive purple flower buds. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive large spiny lobed leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the year.
A bold specimen plant that is very popular with landscape designers; forms a clump of large mean-looking spiny leaves bearing dramatic upright spikes of hooded pink blooms; dislikes wet soil in winter; divide in spring, roots will develop into plants.
Hungarian Bear's Breeches is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Common Name: Bear's Breeches
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| More About Hungarian Bear's Breeches |
| Height: 3-4 ft |
Spread: 3-7 |
Flower Colour: Pink Shades |
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Bear's Breeches does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed location. Hungarian Bear's Breeches is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
