Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus spinosus is a bold architectural perennial valued for its large, glossy green leaves with deeply cut, spiny edges. Its dramatic foliage forms an impressive clump and provides strong structure in beds and borders.
Tall flower spikes rise above the foliage during summer, carrying distinctive purple and white blooms over a long flowering period. The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Ideal for adding height and impact to sunny or lightly shaded borders, this reliable perennial performs best in fertile, well-drained soil. Its striking form makes it especially effective in Mediterranean-style, gravel and architectural planting schemes.
- Bold architectural foliage with spiny edges
- Tall spikes of purple and white flowers
- Long flowering period through summer
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Ideal for borders and architectural planting schemes
- RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Height 150cm - Spread 100cm
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EAN code5031991186317
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourPurple, White
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August, September
- Foliage ColourBronze, Green, Purple
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH6 -20 to -15c. Hardy - very cold winter
- Height150cm
- Spread100cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitColumnar / Upright
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Garden Edging, Hedging & Screens, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSummer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesLong Flowering, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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