Acanthus 'Spinosus' Spiny Bear's-Breeches aeration or as a group of

or as a group of shade trees in a park or wide lawn

These unique hydrangeas fare better in cold weather than their cousins

For residential use only

scarlet red flowers that shimmer in the sun with a darker red eye

thus causing them no harm

Acanthus 'Spinosus' Spiny Bear's-Breeches aeration or as a group ofBears breeches are bold specimen plants, very popular with landscape designers. This species forms a clump of deeply cut and rather spiny dark green leaves, bearing upright spikes of hooded, mauve and white flowers in summer. It is the most thistly looking of any of the various forms available. Worth trying in Zone 5, with a winter mulch. Excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants dislike wet soil during the winter months. May be divided or moved