Acanthus hungaricus

AKA Acanthus balcanus
Hardier species than Acanthus mollis
Dark green spiny leaves look similar to a thistle
Flower spikes of pink and white are quite prickly to the touch
Easy to care for and slow-growing
Deer and rabbit resistant
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink, White, Bicoloured

HEIGHT:
75-100 cm

SPREAD:
50-75 cm

Size	Available	Price Per	25+	Qty
1g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Apply mulch in the fall for overwintering. Acanthus do not like to have their 'feet' wet in the winter months. May take a few years to flower, but are worth the wait. Once the blooms are finished, they should be cut back to encourage new foliage growth until frost.