RE: Acanthus/Bear's Breeches
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- Subject: RE: Acanthus/Bear's Breeches
- From: M* D*
- Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2000 11:34:04 -0800
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Lynn, I have not grown hungaricus, but do grow A. mollis and A. spinosa.
Both do well in part shade in rich moist soil for me. I have found over the
years that sometimes you just have a plant that isn't going to do well no
matter what. Perhaps its genetic? Assuming other plants grow well in the
same location, I always try it at least one more time and find that
starting over with a new plant will often bring different results. Before
giving up on Acanthus, I'd try a different plant and see what happens. It
is worth the effort, it is such a beautiful, dramatic perennial.
Marilyn Dube'
Natural Designs Nursery
Portland, Oregon
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-perennials@mallorn.com [owner-perennials@mallorn.com] On
Behalf Of Lynn Lamb
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 9:22 PM
To: perennials@mallorn.com
Subject: Acanthus/Bear's Breeches
Hi all,
I am wondering if anyone grows Acanthus hungaricus/Bear's Breeches? I
have tried with one plant for about 3 years and it is still small and puny.
I have moved it to various locations, hoping to find the right spot and have
just moved it again this weekend. It is now in a part shade location. It
is still alive, but very small and it is supposed to be a large, spreading
plant. Any help would be most appreciated!
Lynn
Zone 7b
Belmont, North Carolina
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