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Acanthus spinosus AGM

Acanthaceae
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Acanthus spinosus
 

Habitat: sun or part shade

Flowering: late spring to summer

Height: 1.5 m

Width: 1.0 m

Soil: deep, fertile, well drained soil

Excellent in a herbaceous border, this classic plant has shiny, dark green leaves, with small spines on the edges. The tall, erect flower stems are crowded with white flowers, matched by equally prominent purple bracts - and these stems are very spiny.
2 litre pot £8.00