Acanthus eminens
This unusual plant, native to the Ethiopian highlands, produces spikes of purple flowers late in the season on tall woody stems with broad, holly-like leaves.
(à 10 ans)
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(à 10 ans)
Shade Use
In pots or in association with other evergreen shrubs and perennials in an exotic garden.
Planting
Remove the plant from its container and thoroughly soak the root ball. Place the plant (not too deeply) in a hole with a mixture of loose soil and topsoil around the root-ball, gently tamping the earth. Water in.
Maintenance
Water well the first year. Apply an appropriate fertiliser in spring. Mulch the stump in winter in colder climates.
