Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches

Bear's Breeches

Acanthus mollis

  • Pink to white blooms with purple hooded bracts
  • Deeply cut glossy leaves
  • Makes an excellent cut flower
  • Bloom Time: July to September

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Pink, Purple, White, Bicoloured

HEIGHT:
75-125 cm

SPREAD:
60-80 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Apply mulch in the fall for overwintering. Acanthus do not like to have their 'feet' wet in the winter months. May take a few years to flower, but are worth the wait. Once the blooms are finished, they should be cut back to encourage new foliage growth until frost. 

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Acanthus mollis

Acanthus hungaricus
Acanthus hungaricus
HUNGARIAN BEAR'S BREECHES