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bear's breech 'Whitewater' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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bear's breech 'Whitewater'

Acanthus 'Whitewater' (v)

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Acanthus
Family: Acanthaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial, to 1.5m high, with large, deeply cut, variegated dark-green leaves covered with white splashes. In summer, erect flower stems bear white, funnel-shaped flowers with hood-like purple bracts

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

The ideal soil is a deep, fertile, well-drained loam but it will grow in most soils and has good drought tolerance. . The flowers can be used in fresh and dried arrangements

Pruning

Cut down old flower stems

Propagation

Propagate by division or by root cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardGround CoverLow Maintenance

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years