Acanthus spinosus

Optimal Growing Conditions. Sun Exposure Full Sun or. It is deciduous, and produces enormous, jagge deep green glossy leaves up to . Grows well in well- drained soil in partial shade.

Does not do well in wet soils. It spreads easily by .

Click here to find out more. It was first used by the Greeks in the 5th century bc on temple roof ornaments, on wall friezes, and . A large clump of arching deep green leaves, spiky along the edges produces strong upright spikes. Extremely elegant, bright and . Large, dark green glossy leaves up to 90cm long appear in . Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. A frequently cultivated ornamental, this species is sometimes seen as an escape in recent years.

Grow in full sun or partial shade (required in the South) and moist but well- drained soil. The main difference being the leaves and flowers: spinosus tends to produce more .

Show All Show Tabs spine acanthus. Add a one-line explanation . The spiny-looking projections on the leaves are soft. Go To Encyclopedia of Life. Acanthus spinosus var. DUILIO IAMONICO, LORENZO PERUZZI.

Italy to Turkey, Algeria. Superorder, Asteranae. Leaves deeply cut and . A striking form of acanthus with deeply-divided spiny glossy green leaves from spring topped by mauve and white flower towers in summer. Please review the preventative measures we have taken due to COVID-19.

A work made of ink on paper. It is NOT ok to use any material from this website without written permission. Lectotypification of the . Hailing from the eastern Mediterranean, this bold statuesque perennial is as strong as a gladiator, and . An old world Mediterranean plant best known for the acanthus leaf shape used as a basis in classical Greek and Roman designs. The plant itself takes – 3 .