Bear's breeches typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
bear's breeches
Acanthus mollis
Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is an amazing plant species that will bring a burst of color to your garden. It's an architectural showstopper with its long, glossy green foliage lined with spiky, white-tipped leaves, and tall flower spikes of white, hooded flowers with purple tips. Its leaves are upright, kidney-shaped and vigorous, often reaching 3 feet in height. The flowers are quite impressive as well, making a cone-like shape at the top of the plant and a subtle, sweet scent that can be detected from afar. Though it needs some extra care, the allure of Bear's Breeches makes it worth it in the end!
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7 - 10
Flowers:
White (sometimes pink) Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
brown,black Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Maintenance:
Moderate
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bear's breeches should be watered thoroughly once a week during its growing season in spring and summer. The soil should remain moist, but not soggy. During the cold months when the plant is not actively growing, reduce watering. Allow the top few inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Provide extra humidity to the plant around the active growing season, especially in the winter or dry climates, to prevent potential leaf drop.
sunlight
Bear's breeches (Acanthus mollis) prefers full sun, meaning an area that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. The amount of sunlight each day can be broken down further to provide your plant with enough light but still rest. During the spring and summer months, Bear's Breeches can tolerate up to 8-10 hours of full sun. During the fall and winter, reducing the amount of direct sunlight to 6 hours is advised. Aim times for sunlight should be from 10am to 4pm for the best results. The full sun should be supplemented with indirect light for the remaining hours of the day. When grown in full sun, Bear's breeches will grow best and flower the most.
pruning
Bear's Breeches should be pruned in early spring when the plant is still dormant. The amount of pruning depends on the size of the plant and the desired shape, but the general rule is to prune away at least a third of the foliage and flower stems. Remove any dead, damaged or crowded stems. Prune away overly long stems to maintain a neat and attractive shape. Cut back the plant to the desired size or shape, but avoid cutting into the old wood. Pruning should be done with sharp, clean shears or pruners to avoid damaging the stems.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Bear's breeches typically start flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting season for Acanthus mollis typically begins in June and ends in August.
