Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' (v)
bear's breech 'Tasmanian Angel'
A less vigorous selection of the species, to around 1.5m in height. Leaves are dark green with white splashes and with touches of yellow when newly-emerged. Flower spikes, in the summer months, have white and pink bracts
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green White | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Acanthus are robust herbaceous perennials with handsome, lobed foliage and tall, erect racemes of two-lipped flowers with colourful bracts
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in sun or semi-shade in well-drained but moisture retentive soil; do not move this plant as new shoots will emerge from deep roots unavoidably left behind and may be difficult to eradicate. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division or by root cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem
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