Acanthus mollis ‘Whitewater’

Acanthus 'Whitewater' forms vigorous mounds of variegated foliage and pink stems holding white flowers.

‘Whitewater’ is a vigorous, variegated Acanthus mollis with striking, bold leaves with white margins and splashing. Makes a large clump with 4 to 5 foot tall ornamental flower stalks of pink and cream in summer. This was bred with A. ‘Summer Beauty’ for vigour, more hardiness, and heat and humidity tolerance. The result is a much stronger cultivar than ‘Tasmanian Angel’. A mature clump of this would be downright stunning — I think I’m starting to lust for this plant!

Common Name:  Bear's Breeches

Family:  Acanthaceae (The Acanthus Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-9

Light:  Full Sun, Part Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  2-3'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  White

Foliage Colour:  Variegated - Cream/White

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

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Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  Pink

Fragrance:  No

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Benefits:  Hummingbirds Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Sheltered Mediterranean woodlands in deep moist soil.

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