Acanthus Spinosus (Bear's Breeches)

Looks great Ponty :))

They're pretty. Any idea why they're called Bear's Breeches ?

No idea. They'd be very prickly to wear!:-))

Wouldn't they just ! lol :-)

Made my eyes water just thinking about that..lol

What a great display. This is a lovely plant.

not seen this plant before its really pretty ponty :o))

Lovely planting Ponty.

I take no credit. My wife planted it a few years ago and it has spread like this.

I tell myself every year.. i going to have this plant...def this year...lovely...:>)

Ido like this plant it has great impact, I have it in my front garden but find it popping up everywhere. It also tends to mildew or is this because I`m doing something wrong.

Hi Stroller. We have had no trouble with it spreading (yet!) but we do remove the spikes when they die back because we understood that they will set seed very easily. Mildew has not been a problem.

saw this plant in a garden and fell in love wth it , it was on wish list but now i have one. got it today. there were two in g,c nearly missed it. lol got the perfect spot 4 it ;0))))

It is a lovely plant in full bloom Cristina. But be careful - it bites!
MIne has not been as good as usual this year. Lack of rain in June & July probably, or it's having a rest!
Enjoy.

oh ,wot you mean .... prickerly , got another 1 as well 2 day. they look so statly . x