Autumn is a good time to sow Acanthus seeds if you have a greenhouse or windowsill to get them started. ... These large seeds germinate well in the lower temperatures of autumn and grow fast once germinated, which only takes 2-3 weeks. Spring is also a good time if seeds are still plump and not dried out.

Sow indoors Aug-Nov or Feb-May. Sow 5mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp.

Sow, March-May, in trays or pots of seed compost, ideally in a cold frame or cold greenhouse. When the seedlings reach 2 to 3 true leaves, prick out to larger pots or a nursery bed. Grow on until plants are an established size for up to 2 years, before planting out in final position in autumn or spring.

Bear's Breeches (Acanthus mollis) is a flowering perennial that is often prized more for its leaves than for its blossoms, which appear in the spring. It's a good addition to a shade or partial shade border garden.. . . . .364011236386!]0000000000000009783314145557!]