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Acanthus hungaricus


Hungarian Bear’s-breeches

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.006.030


(=Acanthus balcanus) Bear’s-breeches are bold specimen plants, very popular with landscape designers. This medium-sized species forms a clump of mean-looking spiny olive-green leaves, bearing upright spikes of hooded light-pink flowers in summer. Has shown itself to be much hardier than most other forms, well worth trying in colder regions particularly with a winter mulch. Excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants dislike wet soil during the winter months. May be divided in spring, and any root pieces left in the ground will grow into new little plants. Seldom offered.

Further details for
Acanthus hungaricus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Light Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.












Acanthus hungaricus


Hungarian Bear’s-breeches

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.006.030


(=Acanthus balcanus) Bear’s-breeches are bold specimen plants, very popular with landscape designers. This medium-sized species forms a clump of mean-looking spiny olive-green leaves, bearing upright spikes of hooded light-pink flowers in summer. Has shown itself to be much hardier than most other forms, well worth trying in colder regions particularly with a winter mulch. Excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants dislike wet soil during the winter months. May be divided in spring, and any root pieces left in the ground will grow into new little plants. Seldom offered.

Further details for
Acanthus hungaricus

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  Light Pink
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Specimen
Flower Head Size
  Very Large
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None

Growth Rate
   Slow
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.