Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus
Syrian Acanthus, Syrian Bear's Breeches, Hairy Bear's Breeches, Hairy Acanthus
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Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus, Syrian Acanthus or Syrian Bear's Breeches, is an infraspecific taxon of Acanthus hirsutus and is occasionally encountered as Acanthus syriacus. It is am unusual herbaceous clump-forming Acanthus from Syria with a bristly geoemetric rosette of of finely-dissected thistle-like foliage from which arises a beautiful inflorescence with white flowers and hairy green bracts darkening to purple.
Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus appreciates a sheltered south-facing aspect with full sun or some shade and a deep fertile but well-drained gritty soil. Mulch with grit for winter when it goes dormant.
Additional Information
| Order | Lamiales |
|---|---|
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Sub-Family | Acanthoideae |
| Synonyms | Acanthus syriacus, Acanthus dioscoridis var. perringii |
| Geographical Origin | Syria |
| Cultivation | Full sun or shade. Deep rich but well-drained gritty soil. Keep dryish in winter and mulch with grit. Winter dormant |
| Eventual Height | 70cm - including the height of the inflorescence |
| Eventual Spread | 40m |
| Hardiness | Hardy herbaceous perennial although not as hardy as the more common Acanthus species. Must have a very-well drained gritty substrate and likes a good mulch in the winter |
Acanthus hirsutus subsp. syriacus
Syrian Acanthus, Syrian Bear's Breeches, Hairy Bear's Breeches, Hairy Acanthus
Size
ex 1L pot
Availability:
Sold Out
£8.99
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