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Hi we moved in a year ago and this evergreen shrub appeared then disappeared in the summer, probably due to drought, but has since reappeared and is growing fast. I would be grateful to learn the name of it, thanks
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Maybe a fatsia? -
Acanthus - bears breeches
It sends up dinosaur
like spikes of flowers.
I love it! Great for back of the border.Last edited by Scarlet; 03-05-2019, 12:32 PM.Comment
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Acanthus mollis - bears breeches
Edit: Doh! Scarlet beat me
Last edited by Norfolkgrey; 03-05-2019, 12:32 PM.Comment
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thank you all, for being so quick! It does have a spike coming and it is at the back so look forward to seeing what it throws up!Comment
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That's a first for me
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This is mine last year - I am on a meter so don't water anything and it didn't look great. But the flowers are impressive.
It usually looks stunning.
They split well too - this is a baby from the parent plant
Last edited by Scarlet; 03-05-2019, 12:38 PM.Comment
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oh wow, i cant wait to see it flower, thank you, the best bit about moving all the lovely surprises in the garden! We did buy from gardeners though!Comment
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Expected you wanted to know this :-
"Acanthus leaves are a common decorative motif in furniture, jewellery and classical architecture"
so next time you study a Roman pillar capital, you can amaze your friends with the name of the leaf decoration :-)Comment
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