| Common Name | Variegated bear's breeches |
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| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Acanthus |
| species | mollis |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green, White |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10 |
| How Different? | A variegated form of A. mollis. |
| Landscape Value | Great bold accent in the shade garden, perennial border or areas that are difficult to grow in, as this is a tough plant. Flower stalks are good for cutting. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 36" / 36" / 48" |
| Soil (Garden) (Garden) | Tolerant of most Soil (Garden)s but prefers it deep, fertile, moist, and well-drained. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate |
| Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant |
| Comments | Plants often emerge in spring with white leaves. |
Acanthus ‘Tasmanian Angel’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 36″ / 36″ / 48″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings |
| EC | 0.5 – 1.0 |
| pH | 5.5 – 7.0 |
| Fertility Needs | 75 – 100 ppm |
| Notes | Plants may not show variegation at the time of shipment. It is a fleshy tuber with side roots which may fall apart during shipping, but plants should survive. Plants best transition to the ground with well established root systems (one gallon size). |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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