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Acanthus 'Whitewater' (Bear's breeches 'Whitewater')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Acanthus 'Whitewater'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Whitewater'
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Whitewater' _ 'Whitewater' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves heavily splashed with white and tall, erect racemes of cream and pink flowers in summer.
Acanthus 'Whitewater' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Dark-green, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring or by root cuttings in winter. The easiest way is to divide the roots at any time between autumn and early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Acanthus 'Whitewater' (Bear's breeches 'Whitewater') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but tolerate most soils. Drought tolerant once established. May be evergreen in areas with warm winters, may completely die back in colder areas. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Acanthus 'Whitewater'
Other names
Bear's breeches 'Whitewater'
Genus
Acanthus Acanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Whitewater' _ 'Whitewater' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with glossy, deeply lobed, dark green leaves heavily splashed with white and tall, erect racemes of cream and pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pink, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Variegated, Dark-green, White in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut down old flower stems.
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed in spring or by root cuttings in winter. The easiest way is to divide the roots at any time between autumn and early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Acanthus 'Whitewater' (Bear's breeches 'Whitewater') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam but tolerate most soils. Drought tolerant once established. May be evergreen in areas with warm winters, may completely die back in colder areas. Site carefully as may be invasive in ideal conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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