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    Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'

    Also Known As

    • Acanthus mollis Tasmanian Angel™
    • Tasmanian Angel Bear's Breech

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 6b-10b

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    Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' plant details

    Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with 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 mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: acanthaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'

    USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
    Sun exposure: 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

    What a find! The large scalloped leaves of this amazing clumper (to 3') are beautifully edged with creamy-gold fading to white and green; later 4-5' stalks of creamy-pink fox-glove-like flowers appear! PSh/M-GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    The leaves on this acanthus are mostly white so create a beautiful splash of the broad white and green foliage in the garden. The flowers and stems are white and pink.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Huge glossy dark green leaves with white margins and mottling create a mound with white and purple flower spikes up to 3 ft tall, blooms Jun-Aug. Part shade to shade. Long flowering period.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    The first variegated acanthus, still very new and still exciting, the green leaves splashed with creamy white and later lined in white. And the flowers are PINK! To 2 ft tall by 3 ft wide. Evergreen to 20F in a protected spot; otherwise leafing out in spring. Part sun to shade in well-drained soil. As with many acanthus, somewhat drought tolerant once established. Root hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This gem, found in Tasmania, offers striking, bold leaves with white margins and mottling. It forms a large clump with 3' to 4' tall ornamental flower stalks of pink and cream in late summer. A. mollis is tolerant of most soils but thrives in deep, fertile, moist, and well-drained conditions.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel' plant

    How to Grow Acanthus mollis 'Tasmanian Angel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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