Acanthus mollis (bears Breeches)

daveshockley · August 2018

Wow now I am really confused. Anyone else like these plants or should I plant it in the empty lot next door

Igrowfromseed · August 2018

I've had mine in the same spot for 15 years. Occasional suckers removed but essentially no maintenance. Mine hasn't taken over and provides a nice centre piece

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Fire · August 2018

It's almost as if people have different opinions.

Dovefromabove · August 2018

Well, people have different styles of garden so have different requirements ... not to mention different conditions ... I planted one a couple of years ago in dryish partial shade ... It's taking a long while to get going ...

ZeroZero1 · August 2018

I think Monty has featured these in Gardeners world - on his plot, fairly recently

Fire · August 2018

... last week.

daveshockley · August 2018

Seeing that show is why we bought one. I believe it must have something to do with soil conditions. We will find a good place for it and keep an eye on it. Thanks everyone for all of your comments. Have a great day.

Allotment Boy · August 2018

Yes if you have rich damp clay soil it will spread rampantly, if you can give it poorer dryer conditions, it is quite well behaved.

daveshockley · August 2018

Thank you.

debs64 · August 2018

Or pop it in a big pot!

Acanthus mollis (bears Breeches)

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