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ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'
Commonly known as Bear's breeches
Leaves boldly margined creamy white
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, powdery mildew
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Place of originGarden origin. USA. Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon
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Deciduous
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White
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SpikesTo 1m (39in) tall
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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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)
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Tolerates all
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Sun Requirements
Full shadePartial shade
Acanthus - Care Guide