Acanthus Mollis "Bears Breeches" 10Liter

🌿 Acanthus mollis ‘Bears Breeches’

Botanical Name: Acanthus mollis
Common Names: Bears Breeches, Bear’s Breeches, Sea Holly

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📌 Product Description

Acanthus mollis, commonly known as Bears Breeches, is a striking perennial known for its large, deeply lobed, glossy green foliage and tall spikes of white flowers with purple bracts. Its architectural leaves and dramatic flower spikes make it an excellent feature plant for borders, cottage gardens, and Mediterranean-style landscapes.

This hardy plant is drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and adds structure and texture to South African gardens.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: approx. 60 – 120 cm (foliage), 120 – 150 cm (flower spikes)
• Spread: approx. 60 – 90 cm
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming, upright
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (full sun encourages best flowering)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates poor soil once established
• Water:
  • Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
  • Avoid waterlogged conditions
• Feeding: Apply balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering
• Maintenance:
  • Remove old leaves in winter to tidy plant
  • Cut back flower stalks after blooming to maintain appearance

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring (August – October)
• Growing Season: Spring to autumn
• Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer (October – December)
• Climate Suitability: Prefers temperate and Mediterranean climates
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost; protect young plants in colder areas

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Architectural foliage adds interest year-round
• Drought-tolerant and hardy
• Excellent for feature planting or mixed borders
• Produces striking flowers that attract pollinators

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden feature plant
✔ Cottage and Mediterranean-style gardens
✔ Borders and pathways
✔ Patio containers (large)
✔ Pollinator-friendly gardens