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ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
Commonly known as Bear's breeches
Leaves boldly margined creamy white
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White -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 1.2m (4ft)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - vigorous, clump-forming perennial. Obovate (flat, egg-shaped, broadest above the middle), deeply lobed leaves to 1m (39in) long. Showy flower stalks with cream flowers suffused pink
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Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
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Additional Features - Architectural interest -
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, powdery mildew -
Place of origin - garden origin. USA. Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - to 1m (39in) tall
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all -
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
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