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Acanthus hungaricus

Species
  • Icon of herbaceous form Herbaceous
Family Acanthaceae
Synonyms Acanthus balcanicus
Common names Hungarian Bears Breeches, Long Leaved Bears Breeches

Climatic Suitability
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Acanthus hungaricus: Acanthus in garden bed - close up of leaves and flowers
Credit: Norwood Industries
Acanthus hungaricus: close up of flowers
Credit: Norwood Industries
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Form

Height in cultivation 0.9 – 1.2 m
Spread in cultivation 0.6 – 0.9 m
Origin Exotic
Flower colour Pink, purple, white
Flower period spring, summer
Leaf colour Green, grey-green
Leaf loss Semi-deciduous

Site

Urban space type Garden
Use border, cut flowers, feature
Soil texture loam, sand
Soil pH acidic, alkaline, neutral
Planting & Maintenance Well drained soil

Performance

Shade tolerance Full sun Part shade
Tolerance Moderate drought
Moderate frost
Moderate coastal
Soil Salinity No
Growth rate Fast
Biodiversity Bird Insect Pollinator
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Climate Suitability

Climate suitability

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203020502070
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