Overview
Acanthus hungaricus is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Acanthus, part of the Acanthaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Acanthus hungaricus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. It is low maintenance.
About
Acanthus hungaricus, is a herbaceous perennial plant in the genus Acanthus, native to the Balkan peninsula, including Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, European Turkey, and the former Yugoslavia. This plant is also cultivated in many European and American gardens. It grows to 80 cm tall, with basal clusters of deeply lobed and cut leaves. Leaves are dark green and shiny. Mature plants reach roughly 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and clay and loam soil. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Acanthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
Plant details
Acanthus hungaricus size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Acanthus hungaricus?
Acanthus hungaricus prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Acanthus hungaricus need?
Acanthus hungaricus grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Acanthus hungaricus grow?
Acanthus hungaricus reaches a height of 1-1.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
