Acanthus hungaricus White Lips
Spreading plant with tall bloom spikes!
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Description
Acanthus hungaricus 'White Lips,' or White Lips Hungarian Bear’s Breech, is a beautiful and dramatic plant for any garden. This tough perennial grows into a clump of deep green, lobed leaves that form a striking base. In early summer, tall flower spikes appear with white, lip-shaped flowers and purple tops. These spikes can grow up to 1 meter tall, adding height and interest to your garden until mid-summer.
Originally from the rocky areas of the Balkans, 'White Lips' does well in rich, well-drained soil. It grows strongly and blooms reliably, making it a great choice for borders or as a feature plant in cottage gardens. Its semi-evergreen leaves also keep the garden interesting even during cooler months. Whether you prefer a relaxed or formal garden style, this plant adds structure, charm, and a touch of wild beauty.
To plant Acanthus 'White Lips,' mix compost into the soil for extra nutrients. Water it well during hot, dry weather to keep it healthy and avoid powdery mildew. Over time, the plant may form thick clumps. To prevent overcrowding, divide these clumps every few years in early spring. With this simple care, 'White Lips' will stay healthy and vibrant for many seasons.
Position: Full sun / light shade
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Moisture: Low moisture
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height & spread: 0.7-1 Meter
Very floriferous
Flowers: Jul-Aug
Attracts: Butterflies
Dispatch: Spring March/April
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by the end of March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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