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Bear's Breeches

Acanthus spinosus

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: deep, fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: fast growing
• Flowering period: May to July
• Flower colour: pure white with purple bracts
• Other features: excellent cut-flowers
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Towering spikes of pure white and purple flowers from May to July and deeply lobed, spiny-edged, dark green leaves. This striking architectural plant is ideal for adding height and drama to a large herbaceous border. Working particularly well with stonework and garden statuary, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
  
  
• Garden care: To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells. To rejuvenate and minimise congestion lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

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