Bear's Breeches not blooming

wholyhosta · Post by **wholyhosta** » May 15, 2005 9:56 pm

I have a 3-4 year Acanthus Mollis that has never bloomed. What are the ideal conditions for this plant? Maybe planted too deep?- peonys don't bloom if planted too deep. I'm in GA and this plant get directly overhead sun for several hours, altho a friend has hers in dappled shade and hers has never bloomed either. Is it just a fussy plant?

Robyn · Post by **Robyn** » May 16, 2005 11:41 am

I don't know the answer unfortunately. I have Acanthus hungaricus and it has not bloomed for the last two years. Will see what it does this year. They are awesome when they do bloom though.

wholyhosta · Post by **wholyhosta** » May 19, 2005 5:54 pm

Robyn
thanks- I did a little more research and think it might be too warm/humid here in Georgia to grow well.
I love the foliage on your acanthus- have never seen it offered at greenhouses in our area.
Brenda

Robyn · Post by **Robyn** » Jun 29, 2005 6:27 pm

My Bear's Breeches decided to bloom this year will try to get pic later. Seems to like to bloom in the dry summers.

kHT · Post by **kHT** » Jun 30, 2005 8:39 pm

Ours is in bloom after being planted last year. Full sun here where it's hot and dry.