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ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
Commonly known as Bear's breeches
Leaves boldly margined creamy white
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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White -
Height1.2m (4ft) -
Spread1.2m (4ft)
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HerbaceousEarly 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 winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full shade -
Partial shade
ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interest
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, powdery mildew
Place of originGarden origin. USA. Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon -
Flower ShapeSpikesTo 1m (39in) tall
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsTolerates all
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Acanthus - Care Guide
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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.
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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)
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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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