About
Acanthus mollis (Latifolius Group) 'Rue Ledan' is a semi-evergreen perennial that forms clumps and reaches a height of approximately 1.5 meters. It features wide, shallowly lobed leaves that are glossy and dark green in color. In late summer, it produces upright spikes adorned with white flowers topped with green hoods.
About the genus
Acanthus consists of sturdy herbaceous perennials characterized by their lobed leaves and upright flower spikes featuring two-lipped blooms accompanied by vibrant bracts.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance. Do not move this plant as new shoots will emerge from deep roots unavoidably left behind and may be difficult to eradicate. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
- Pruning
- Cut down old flower stems
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by root cuttings in winter
- Pest resistance
- Powdery mildews may be a problem
- Disease resistance
- Slugs and snails may be a problem