Acanthus 'Hollande du Nord' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acanthus lusitanicus, Acanthus spinosisimus.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently, but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive dry periods. - The plant must be protected from winter moisture.

Flower
Acanthus mollis 'Hollard´s Gold' forms lip-shaped, white-purple flowers arranged in spikes from July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden, cutting, woodland border