ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'

Commonly known as Bear's breeches

Leaves boldly margined creamy white
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
  • White
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • 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
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade

ACANTHUS 'Whitewater'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Architectural interest
    Pests & Diseases
    Slugs, snails, powdery mildew
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. USA. Terra Nova Nurseries, Oregon
  • Flower Shape
    Spikes
    To 1m (39in) tall
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Cottage garden
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Tolerates all
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Acanthus - Care Guide
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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