Acanthus mollis
bear's breech
plant
Main menu
Top: Perennials
(bear's breech)
(alpine aster)
4808x Aconitum napellus
(monkshood)
4476x Adonis vernalis
(spring pheasant's eye)
4256x Aquilegia vulgaris
(European columbine)
4201x Anemone hupehensis 'September Charm'
(Japanese thimbleweed)
4197x Asarum europaeum
(European wild ginger)
4165x Platycodon grandiflorum
(balloon flower)
3891x Anemone 'Honorine Jobert'
(Japanese thimbleweed)
3803x Anemone tomentosa 'Robustissima'
(pasque flower)
Who's Online
 Acanthus mollis L. (bear's breech) | |
| German: Bärenklau | Czech: paznehtník |
| Genus: Acanthus | Family: Acanthaceae, |
| Mature Height: 1.00 m | Bloom in: VI, VII, VIII, |
Flower Colour:   | Soil Preferred: alkaline, |
Light Required:   | |
| Other Attributes: perennial, leaf margin lobed, type of inflorescence - raceme, fruit - capsule, solitaire, attractive flowers, cut plant, | |
Photo: Acanthus mollis, bear's breech, Acanthus
Acanthus mollis
bear's breech
flowers
bear's breech
flowers
Acanthus mollis
bear's breech
flowers
bear's breech
flowers
Acanthus mollis
bear's breech
fruits
bear's breech
fruits
Acanthus mollis
bear's breech
leaves
bear's breech
leaves
Plants of Genus Acanthus:
- 01) Acanthus mollis L. (bear's breech), Ger: Bärenklau, Czech: paznehtník
- 02) Acanthus spinosissimus PERS. (acanthus), Ger: Bärenklau, Czech: paznehtník
Articles: Acanthus mollis, bear's breech
Next articles about plants:
Acanthus mollis - Bear's Breeches (1784 readers)Dark green, very ornamental large leaves on an herbaceous, semi-hardy plant that grows about 3 tall and upright, with slightly less spread than height. Leaves can be quite large, with deep cuts, although theres quite a bit of difference among individual leaves. In summer, makes creamy white to sligh... (About-garden.com)
Acanthus mollis - bear´s breeches (409 readers)
Bear’s breeches is a unique perennial with large, architectural leaves. They are deep green and extremely glossy. Strong plants make long, erect stems with pinkish flowers at the end of summer. It is evergreen in milder parts of Europe. Acanthus is popular in the Mediterranean where even influenced... (About-garden.com)
Index:
ARTICLES acanthus, bears, breech, mollis, PHOTO GALLERY acanthus, bears, breech, mollis, INDEX OF ARTICLES: ACA...
External links:
Michigan State University Extension: Acanthus mollis --Bears BreechesUSDA PLANTS: Acanthus mollis (bears breech)
WIKIPEDIA: Acanthus mollis
Online Shop For Garden
 | Acanthus mollis - Bear's BreechesThis stalwart of the perennial garden provides structure and form at the back of the border. Glossy foliage and impressive, long lasting flower spikes in late summer. Semi-evergreen and tolerant of dry, poor soils in full sun or partial shade. A really striking architectural plant. Supplied in a 2-3 Litre container.Position: full sun or partial shadeSoil: deep, fertile, well-drained soilRate of growth: fast-growingFlowering period: AugustFlower colour: pure white with purple bractsOther features: excellent cut-flowersHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: To minimise the risk of powdery mildew taking hold ensure that the plant is watered well during hot, dry spells. To rejuvenate and minimise congestion lift and divide large clumps in autumn or spring Eventual height: 1.5mEventual spread: 90cm ... Shop.com - UK / 6.95 GBP |
 | Acanthus spinosus - Bears BreechesTowering spikes of pure white and purple flowers from May to July and deeply lobed, spiny-edged, dark green leaves. This striking architectural plant is ideal for adding height and drama to a large herbaceous border. Working particularly well with stonework and garden statuary, it thrives in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. ... Shop.com - UK / 5.95 GBP |
Translation
Ing. Hana Vymazalová
Garden Designer
Garden Designer
[en] 20.04. 2008 Arum italicum - lords and ladies
[en] 08.04. 2008 Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' - Siberian Bugloss
