Bear's breech 'Summer Beauty' Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

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'Summer Beauty' is a robust, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with deeply-lobed, glossy vibrant green foliage forming a mound to 75cm tall. Spikes of white flowers, covered by hood-like spiny bracts, to 1.8m tall are borne above the foliage in summer
Plant Info
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About this plant
Names
Family
Acanthaceae
Synonyms
bear's breech 'Summer Beauty'
Common names
Acanthus spinosus 'Summer Beauty', Acanthus mollis 'Summerdance'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Old flower stems can be cut down
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Architectural Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division or by root cuttings
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
May be affected by powdery mildews
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