Bears Breechs / Acanthus Spinosa
Acanthus Spinosa commonly known as Bears breechs. Its a plant that always draws the questions from visitors to the gardens.
You can find this hardy plant in either full sun or partially shaded areas of the gardens. It can grow upto 150cm tall if planted in a well drained area with regular watering intervals. The large green leaves and leaf structure has traditionally influenced ancient architectural designs on corinthium columns. Its presence in any garden brings a strong sense of classical design.
The flowers themselves can often be mistaken for fox gloves from a distance. This is probably why we get asked about this plant a lot by visitors to our gardens. They tend to flower between the months of July and September and can be seeded in March and April.
Big tip: particularly useful if your thinking of moving or removing this Acanthus Spinosa (Bear Breeches) from your garden. If you leave even the smallest spore in the ground this plant will come back time and time again. Take your time and do a thorough job when extracting!