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<i>Acanthus mollis</i> (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'
<i>Acanthus mollis</i> (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'
<i>Acanthus mollis</i> (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'
<i>Acanthus mollis</i> (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'

Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan'

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First discovered in a garden in Northern France, the flowers of this beautiful variety are pure white with a green hood. These...

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Plant description

First discovered in a garden in Northern France, the flowers of this beautiful variety are pure white with a green hood. These appear on the tall, upright flowerspikes throughout the summer above large and handsome foliage. A wonderful addition to the border where they will add vertical interest to the planting scheme. They are easy to grow and relatively undemanding in well-drained soils.

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Flowering period

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Plant features

Position

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth

Fast-growing

Soil

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness

Fully hardy

How to care for Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) Rue Ledan:

To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells.To rejuvenate and minimise congestion, lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring.

Please note:

This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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