Acanthus mollis Reut Israel Dyckia thriving for us since 2008

thriving for us since 2008

In late summer the clumps are topped with attractive 3' tall scapes of dark lavender flowers

on Hong Kong's Lantau Island

but please understand that ladyslipper orchids are not one of those items destined to become free

Acanthus mollis Reut Israel Dyckia thriving for us since 2008In 2011, while Israeli nurseryman Moti Kopilovitch was visiting and discussing our acanthus selections, we explained that most of the Acanthus mollis we tried did not survive our hot, humid summers. Moti was kind enough to share seed of a form of bear's breech that thrives in Israel's hot climate (Zone 10 11), and it became a 2012 Plant Delights JLBG introduction. Acanthus mollis makes a 2' tall x 3' wide clump of broad, glossy green, deeply indented