Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

Also Known As

Summer Beauty Bear's Breeches

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' plant details

Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(SUMMER BEAUTY BEAR’S BREECHES) Much more heat tolerant than the species, this rugged perennial expands on creeping rootstocks in places few would dare to grow! Clumps of large architectural lobed leaves to 2’ create 30” mounds in morning sun to full shade. Will compete with tree roots (where creeping will be inhibited)…most soils but not so happy in clay. Sculptural, erect summer flower spikes resemble giant cream snapdragons with purple bracts, best in bright light. Likes to be moist but drought tolerant; will go dormant early if dry. Deer resistant. USDA Zone 7 4" pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

A superb hybrid with glossy green incised foliage and up to 6 foot spikes of white flowers with purple hoods. Dramatic.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Heat tolerant likely mollis x spinosa

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

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Photo of Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' foliage by Secret Garden Growers

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Photo of Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' flower by Teresa Grau Ros

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Gardening facts about Acanthus 'Summer Beauty' plant

How to Grow Acanthus 'Summer Beauty'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant