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Acanthus mollis with tall spires of pale purple flowers and bold, glossy leaves. A dramatic, sculptural feature plant.
Acanthus with it's bold, glossy striking green leaves with deeply-cut edges create a dramatic backdrop for the towering spikes adorned with striking hooded blooms.
 
When to Sow: August - May

HOW TO SOW ACANTHUS MOLLIS:
Sow into moist well-drained seed compostm 5mm deep.  Transplant seedlings with 2 true leaves to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatiseto outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Will flower in the second year. 
Alternatively Seeds can also be sowed into wet tissue papaper and placed into a zip lock bag to aid germination.
 
  • Classification: Perennial
  • Expert Level:  Medium
  • Germination Time : 2- 3 Weeks
 
  • Site: Full Sun / Partial Shade
  • Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
  • Soil Acidity: Will grow in most soils
  • Mositure: Good drought tolerance. Water well in dry spells to help with powery mildew
  • Care: Old flower stems can be left through winter for structure
  • Use: Cut Flowers, Garden Borders, Dried
 
  • Harvesting: Cut when 75% of the blooms are open
  • Height:120cm
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm

Acanthus Mollis (Bears Breeche's/Oyster Plant)

SKU: 100000
£3.45Price
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