Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus spinosus
Price comparison:
£7.50 – £11.99
From 5 UK retailers
Acanthus spinosus is a fully hardy herbaceous perennial reaching about 1.2m tall. Produces flowers from June to August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H7 (Fully Hardy)
Size
📏 1.2m tall × 90cm wide
Flowers
🌸 jun,jul,aug
Wildlife
🐝 Architectural foliage, bee plant
Compare Prices
Prices from 5 retailers across 3 sizes
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Prices last checked: 28 Aug 2026
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| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50 | 9cm | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 9cm
| Plant Providers | £7.95Price checked 19 days ago | 3L | View at Plant ProvidersOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £11.99 | 2L | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Plant Providers
Size: 3L
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50Out of stock | Check retailer for size | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Perfect Plantings | £9.95Out of stock | Check retailer for size | View at Perfect PlantingsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | £9.99Price checked 19 days ago | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £11.99 | Check retailer for size | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
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Perfect Plantings
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Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
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Prices last checked: 28 Aug 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Acanthus spinosus is a fully hardy herbaceous perennial reaching about 1.2m tall. Produces flowers from June to August. A favourite with bees and other pollinators.
Latin Name
Acanthus spinosus
Family
Hardiness Zone
H7
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
jun,jul,aug
Mature Height
1.2m
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Acanthus spinosus cost in the UK?
Acanthus spinosus prices in the UK range from £7.50 to £11.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Claire Austin Hardy Plants at £7.50. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Acanthus spinosus online in the UK?
You can buy Acanthus spinosus from 5 UK nurseries including Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Plant Providers. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Acanthus spinosus?
The scientific name for Acanthus spinosus is Acanthus spinosus.
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