Acanthus Whitewater

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

Acanthus ‘Whitewater’, commonly known as **Bears Breeches**, is a striking, variegated perennial with **deeply lobed green leaves edged in creamy white**. Tall spikes of **white and pink-tinged flowers** emerge in summer, making it an architectural statement in borders and woodland gardens.

Sun Requirement: Partial Shade Rate of Growth: Fast Soil Type: Moderate Fertile, Light Sandy Hardiness: H4 (-10C to -5C)JanFebMarAprMayJun Jul Aug SepOctNovDec

Plant at a Glance

• facing:east
• facing:north
• light:light-shade
• soiltype:moderate-fertile
• soiltype:light-sandy
• flowering:june
• flowering:july
• flowering:august
• flowercolour:white
• leafcolour:green
• leafcolour:variegated
• foliage:semi-evergreen
• size:90cm-2m
• soilmoisture:normal
• specialconditions:tolerates-drought
• gardenstyle:architectural
• gardenstyle:mediterranean
• gardenstyle:low-maintenance
• gardenstyle:cut-flowers
• gardenstyle:flower-borders-and-beds