A much-loved favourite of show gardens which creates a sense of drama in the garden with its hooded blooms and spiny, spiky foliage. Spires of purple and white, intriguingly shaped flowers emerge between June and August, attracting both admiring glances and hungry pollinators. Foliage emerges in March and is retained until November for ground covering, weed-suppressing interest.Acanthus mollis 'Summer Beauty' is a new, exciting addition to our range which is ideal for adding height and interest to the back of a border or a semi-shaded corner; it will even grow in containers, providing they are stable enough to take the height of this beauty without toppling. The tall stems are also excellent for cutting and adding to fresh floral displays, or for drying and adding to a large seasonal arrangement. Acanthus mollis 'Summer Beauty' grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. A rabbit and deer resistant, herbaceous, hardy perennial which reaches a height of 1.8m and spreads up to 1.5m.
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