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Acanthus spinosus
Acanthus spinosus
Price comparison:
£7.50 – £12.50
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 pot sizes
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Prices last checked: 21 Oct 2026
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Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.50Checked 21 Oct | 9cm | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £11.99Checked 22 Oct | 9cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 9cm
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9cm
| McLarens Nurseries Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week | £12.50Checked 27 Oct | 2L | View at McLarens NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
McLarens Nurseries
Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week
Size: 2L
| Plant Providers | £7.95Checked 24 Oct | 3L | View at Plant ProvidersOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Plant Providers
Size: 3L
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | £9.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
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Prices last checked: 21 Oct 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 £12.50 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £7.50 for a 9cm pot at Claire Austin Hardy Plants. 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, Plant Providers, Thompson & Morgan. 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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