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Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort'

Also Known As

  • Bear's Breeches

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 34"-42"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 6a-10a

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Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort' plant details

Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 34 IN - 42 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

At last! An Acanthus that's showy, easy to grow and doesn't get huge. "Dug up" in Austria at the Sarastro Nursery and have been very impressed with the performance. The leaves are deeper cut then most but not spiny and grow about to 18" tall.

Gardening facts about Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort' plant

How to Grow Acanthus 'Hollande du Nort'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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