GardenWizzPlant Care Card
Bear's Breech
Acanthus mollis · Perennial
Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
100–150 cm × 100–150 cm
Soil
moist but well-drained soil
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.
The Gardening Year
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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune
Watch out for
Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation around plants and apply a suitable fungicide if severe.
Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply slug pellets around the base of the plant.
Root rot: Ensure the soil is well-drained and avoid planting in heavy, water-retentive clay.
Vine weevil: Apply a systemic insecticide to the soil or use nematodes to control larvae.