Don’t be fooled by its rather unusual common name, Bear’s Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a real showstopper plant for shady flower beds, and a personal favorite of horticultural expert Leslie ...

According to the Hardy Plant Society (HPS), the UK's largest Specialist Plant Society, acanthus is the 'problem plant' gardeners regret planting the most, followed by Lysimachia and Japanese Anemone.