Hungarian bear’s breeches is a clump former with dark green, deeply lobed basal leaves up to 2-feet or more in length. These alone make for an interesting plant with superior architectural qualities, however, it is also a unique bloomer with tall vertical spikes of white to pale pink, purple-bracted flowers early to mid summer. It is excellent as an accent plant and can even be used en masse as a ground cover.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Coarse Texture
Recommended Spacing:
14" to 1½'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#2 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Hummingbird
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Features
Dark green, deeply lobed basal leaves spanning up to 2-feet or more in length. Hungarian bear's breeches is also a unique bloomer with tall vertical spikes of white to pale pink, purple-bracted flowers early to mid summer.
Landscape Value
An interesting plant with superior architectural qualities, it is excellent as an accent plant and can even be used enmasse as a ground cover.
Care
Watering:
Hungarian Bear's Breeches is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Hungarian Bear's Breeches needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
Hungarian Bear's Breeches should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
