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Newbie question

Matt2802Matt2802 Posts: 2
in Problem solving

Hi there,

 

I am new to the forum so hello.

We have just moved to a new home and need a little help identifying a border plant an how to deal it with.

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It seems to either have wilted or been trampled or needing of pruning.

Hoping someone can point me in the right direction.

Thanks

Thanks

Matt

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,110

    Hi Matt and welcome image

    You have acanthus mollis  there  http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=15.  It tolerates drought well, but it does look as if it's suffering from the heat/dry conditions. It doesn't usually need much attention other than the cutting off of dead flower stalks.  


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Matt2802Matt2802 Posts: 2

    Hi there Dovefromabove

    Thanks a lot for the information, much appreciated.

    In your opinion what should i do to help it along? - just water it during this hot spell?

    Thanks again

    Matt

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,612

    Just give it a good soak. One big soak once aweek is better than a little every night.

  • jean6jean6 Posts: 157

    I had this but did`nt particularly like it especially the nasty thorns..pulled them up but still come back image

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