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bear´s breeches

Acanthus mollis
Acanthus mollis

bear´s breeches

USUAL HEIGHT and WIDTH
0.5-1m
LEAVES
deciduous broadleaf
SIZE/TYPE
low perennial		 COLOUR OF LEAVES

green
BLOOMING TIME
August - August
LOCATION
full to partial sun		 FLOWERS
showy
USDA zone (lowest)
5b   (down to -27°C) 		COLOUR OF FLOWERS
WINTER PROTECTION
for zone 5+6
Code of winter protection zone 5+6
for zone 7
Code of winter protection zone 7
 Belongs to categories
Perennials
Exotics
SIZE and PRICES
form container size size quality price (incl. VAT) where in stock sending options quantity
STANDARD
 PRAGUE BY POST
STANDARD
 CHLUMEC BY POST
NOT IN STOCK? WHY NOT TO TRY A SIMILAR ONE:
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THE PRICES INCLUDE VAT of 9%. For quick conversion you can use 1 CZK = approx. 0.04 EUR

 



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GLOSSARY

  • STANDARD QUALITY - Plants of this group are 1st class quality with number of branches and overall density adequate to their size and age, considering they were container grown.
  • DE LUXE QUALITY - This label guarantees a luxurious quality of manually selected plants that, compared to their height and age, are exceptionally dense and beautiful.
  • EXTRA - These plants are usually mature and bigger specimens with exceptional overall appearance.
  • STANDARD (as described in the plant form) means a tree with a trunk of 190-210 cm and a crown at the top, unless specified differently. The commercial size for trees is their girth measured in the height of 1m from ground.
  • SHRUB - a woody plant with branches growing bushy from the ground level.
  • HALF-STANDARD or MINI-STANDARD - a small tree with shorter trunk, its size is usually specified.
  • FEATHERED - These are trees with branches growing already from the base of the trunk and up along the stem.
  • GRASSES and PERENNIALS - Sizes given usually read the diameter of the pot or the clump, as specified.
 DESCRIPTION

Bear’s breeches is a unique perennial with large, architectural leaves. They are deep green and extremely glossy. Strong plants make long, erect stems with pinkish flowers at the end of summer. It is evergreen in milder parts of Europe.

Acanthus is popular in the Mediterranean where even influenced architecture ages ago. In Roman style it was an attractive decoration of pillars, ledges and gates. It was an important decorative feature for goldsmiths as well as makers of high-class tableware.

We treat is a perennial that dies back every autumn and comes back again in spring. To enjoy the largest possible leaves we suggest mulching it profusely in autumn. Acanthus needs well-drained, fertile soil. It will be happier in temporary drought than waterlogged soil. Fully hardy to about -27°C with mulch protection.

Last update 06-02-2008.